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INTERNATIONAL, PAGE 9

ICJ orders Russia to suspend war

T H E H AG U E / K Y I V, MAR 16 (AGENCIES/ AP): In a huge relief to Ukraine and to the rest of the world, the International Court of Justice, United Nations’ highest court, on Wednesday ordered Russia to suspend the Ukraine invasion. “By 13-2 votes, the Russian Federation shall immediately suspend military operations that it commenced on February 24,” the ICJ said in the verdict.

The court’s president, U.S. judge Joan E. Donoghue, demanded that “the Russian Federation shall immediately suspend the special military operations it commenced on Feb. 24.”

Significantly, the ruling by the ICJ is the first such verdict handed by an international court since the war in Ukraine began on February 24. “The Russian Federation shall immediately suspend the military operations that it commenced on Feb 24, 2022 in the territory of Ukraine,” the judges said.

The judges added Russia must also ensure that

Covid restrictions extended till Mar 31 DIMAPUR, MAR 16 (NPN): State government has ordered extension of the existing measures for containment of COVID-19 and the relaxations for various activities till March 31, 2022 subject to adherence to conditions and relevant SOPs. Meanwhile, notifying the extension of the existing measures, the deputy commissioner (DC) Dimapur Rajesh Soundararajan, in an order, warned that any person/group of persons violating the existing orders/ SOPs/guidelines would be liable to be prosecuted against under the relevant sections of the Disaster Management Act 2005, besides action under Section 188 of the IPC and other legal provisions as applicable.

Ukraine, Russia draw up 15-point peace plan

The International Court of Justice hearing on Wednesday. (Screenshot: media.un.org.)

other forces under its control or supported by Moscow should not continue the military operation.

During the hearing, the ICJ unanimously ordered that both parties must refrain from any acts which may aggravate the dispute.

The court also noted that it has prima facie jurisdiction under Article 9 of the Genocide Convention to entertain the application of Ukraine.

The Court ruled that there are grounds of urgency and irreparable loss to consider provisional measures in favour of Ukraine pending

the final decision in the case.

“Ukraine has a plausible right not to be subjected to military operation by Russian federation for the purpose of preventing & punishing an alleged genocide in the territory of Ukraine”, the Court observed.

The ICJ passed the order on the request of Ukraine for the indication of provisional measures in the case concerning Allegations of Genocide under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide against Russia.

The plea earlier moved

This is it!

“Frankly, I have to thank the Congress for handing us victory in Punjab on a platter.”

K Y M C

SPORTS, PAGE 12

Mandaviya issues high alert in India as Covid cases spike in Asia, Europe NEW DELHI, MAR 16 (PTI): Amid a rise in Covid cases in some European and East Asian countries, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Wednesday directed officials to maintain a high level of alertness and surveillance, and carry out genomic sequencing aggressively.

At a high-level meeting, chaired by the minister, the government’s decision of resuming scheduled international flights from March 27, the vaccination situation and the level of genomic surveillance were reviewed.

“Given the rising cases

in China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam and some European countries, a highlevel meeting was held by the Union health minister with senior government officials and experts. “The minister has directed aggressive genomic sequencing, height-

ened surveillance and a high level of alertness,” an official source said.

Senior gover nment officials including Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan, Department of Biotechnology secretary Dr Rajesh Gokhale, Secretary in the Department of Pharmaceuticals S Aparna, NITI Aayog member (Health) V K Paul, ICMR Director-General Dr Balram Bhargava and AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria and Dr N K Arora, the chairman of the COVID-19 working group of NTAGI, attended the meeting.

The new hybrid variant of Covid-19, called “Deltacron”, containing Delta and Omicron genes, has started to show its effect all over the world, especially in Europe.

Deltacron alarm was given after successive statements from different countries. Most recently, Israel and Brazil announced that

they detected the Deltacron virus. The variant, which some have dubbed “Deltacron,” has slowly begun surfacing in Europe and other countries, according to a World Health Organization (WHO).

Maria Van Kerkhove, PhD, COVID-19 technical lead at the WHO, said that

there is very good surveillance in many countries right now and as a result experts have determined “there are very low levels of this detection.”

An organization of scientists around the world who share virus data have also confirmed the emergence of Deltacron.

Mansukh Mandaviya

‘Deltacron’ COVID-19 variant confirmed by WHO

Azad likely to meet Sonia over G-23 proposals Pramod, Biren to get second terms as CMs: Sources G-23 and other parties to his residence for dinner but the venue was shifted to Azad’s residence after Sibal’s recent “attack” on the Gandhis.

Sibal had after the Congress’ rout in five assembly polls had given an interview to a newspaper said that it was time for a leadership change in the party and for someone else other than the Gandhis to head the Congress.

According to sources, the Congress leadership is extremely unhappy with Kapil Sibal and also with Anand Sharma. A middle way can be found only after the meeting of Azad and Sonia Gandhi, said sources.

NEW DELHI, MAR 16 (AGENCIES): The current chief ministers in Goa and Manipur-- Pramod Sawant and N Biren Singh-- will get second terms, sources in the BJP told NDTV Wednesday after a series of meetings at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence to discuss the leadership issue.

The oath ceremony will be held after Holi. The two leaders also met Modi on Wednesday.

T here was suspense over the top posts in Goa and Manipur. Both were states where the BJP formed government despite the Congress emerging as the

AAP’s Bhagwant Mann sworn in as Punjab CM

KTDSSU against rampant transfer of teachers with post

NEW DELHI, MAR 16 (AGENCIES): Following the poll debacle of Congress in five states and a row and accountability over leadership, senior Congress leader and member of the dissident “G-23” group of leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad, is likely to meet party chief Sonia Gandhi at 10 Janpath on Thursday.

Sources said Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will also be present at tomorrow’s meeting.

Azad’s meeting with the Gandhis carries much significance amid dissatisfaction of G-23 leaders over the working style of the Congress leadership.

It is believed that Azad will present the final proposal of the G-23 members before the party’s high command. The future of G23 will be decided after Azad’s meeting with Sonia Gandhi.

Among those seen arriving at Azad’s residence for the meeting included Kapil Sibal, Shashi Tharoor, Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Anand Sharma, Manish Tewari, Mani Shankar Aiyar, PJ Kurien, Parneet Kaur, Sandeep Dikshit and Raj Babbar.

According to sources, Wednesday’s meeting was set to be held at the residence of Kapil Sibal, who had invited the leaders of

Stats logs 3 fresh Covid-19 cases

DIMAPUR, MAR 16 (NPN): Nagaland on Wednesday recorded three fresh Covid-19 positive cases while no deaths were reported in the last 24 hours.

Of the fresh cases, two were from Dimapur and one in Wokha, taking the total caseload to 35455.

PTI: India logged 2,876 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,29,98,938, while the death toll climbed to 5,16,072 with 98 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

by the Ukrainian government had accused Russia of carrying out and “planning acts of genocide in Ukraine” and had inter alia urged the ICJ to urgently indicate provisional measures directing Russia to suspend its ongoing military onslaught.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said Ukraine gained a complete victory in its case against Russia at the ICJ. “The order is binding under international law.

Russia must comply immediately. Ignoring the order will isolate Russia even further,” he added.

According to a report, Ukraine and Russia have made “significant progress” on a “tentative 15-point peace plan including a ceasefire and Russian withdrawal”. The report in the Financial Times of London quoting people involved in the talks said Russia will withdraw “if Kyiv declares neutrality and accepts limits on its armed forces”.

The deal reportedly involves Ukraine giving up on its plan to join NATO and ensuring that it does not host foreign military bases.

However, the report said Ukrainian officials are worried over President Putin’s true intention and it might be an attempt by the Russian leader to buy time to regroup his forces.

The re por t quoted President Zelensky’s adviser Mykhailo Podolyak who said that any deal would involve Russian forces withdrawing (Cont’d on p-8)

ISL: Hyderabad beat ATKMB 3-2 on agg; enter final

Punjab Governor with Bhagwant Mann as he takes oath as Punjab Chief Minister on Wednesday. (PTI)

SBS NAGAR, MAR 16 (PTI): AAP leader Bhagwant Mann took oath Wednesday as Punjab chief minister at a ceremony thronged by tens of thousands of people in freedom fighter Bhagat Singh’s village, where he promised to fight unemployment and

corruption in the state.

“The work will start from today itself. We will not waste even a single day. We are already late by 70 years,” he said at the public meeting at Khatkar Kalan village in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district. Later in the day, he assumed charge at

his office in Chandigarh.

Mann, a former comedian, advised humility to AAP volunteers. “There should not be any report saying they have become arrogant,” he said. He was the only one to take the oath at the event. Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit administered the oath of office and secrecy to 48-year-old Mann, who went through it in Punjabi.

Other members of the cabinet will be sworn in later. Arvind Kejriwal and ministers from his Delhi cabinet, including Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain, attended the event in yellow turbans. Newly elected AAP MLAs too participated.

DIMAPUR, MAR 16 (NPN): Kiphire Tuensang District Sumi Students’ Union (KTDSSU) has appealed to the department of school education to stop “rampant” transfer of teachers along with post.

In a press release, Kiphire Tuensang District Sumi Students’ Union president Isukha Sumi also urged the district education officer and subdivisional education officer under its jurisdiction not to issue release order and other relevant documents of the transferred teachers before reliever was posted.

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(L) N Biren Singh and (R) Pramod Sawant

largest single party.

This time, while their outright win in Manipur and emergence as the single largest party in Goa were seen as an endorsement for the current chief ministers.

In both states, however, there were other aspirants for the post and a possibility of growing fac-

tionalism in case of wrong choice.

In Manipur, where the BJP had not formally declared a chief minister face, there was factionalism with Biswajit Singh being a strong contender for the post.

There was also a third candidate-- Konthoujam

Govindas Singh, the former state Congress president.

Sources said the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, the ideological mentor of the BJP, played a key role in his inclusion in the party in August 2021.

Goa saw a race between Pramod Sawant and Vishwajit Rane, who had been projecting himself as a frontrunner for the chief minister’s post.

The buzz that Rane is the BJP high command’s choice for the post got stronger as Rane called on the Governor last week.

He, however, dismissed the reports, calling it a “courtesy visit”.

India starts vaccinating 12-14 age UDA meeting March 18 group; boosters for all above 60 D Ion MAPUR, MAR 16

NEW DELHI/DIMAPUR, MAR 16 (AGENCIES/ NPN): India has started vaccinating children aged 12 to 14 years from Wednesday as it expands its COVID-19 vaccination coverage.

Starting Wednesday the condition of co-morbidity for people aged 60 and above to get a precautionary dose has also been removed, and now everyone above 60 can take booster shots.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted this morning, urging all those eligible to get vaccinated.

Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan had earlier stated that only Corbevax

vaccine would be used for the beneficiaries in the age group of 12 to 14 years.

Corbevax has become the third vaccine against COVID-19 in India and will be available at all centres where free vaccination is available.

Nagaland: Meanwhile, along with rest of the country, Nagaland also launched the vaccination campaign against Covid-19 for children in 12-14 age group.

The vaccines were first launched in Kohima and Dimapur district and will be extended to other districts, State immunization officer Dr. Ritu Thurr said.

(NPN): A meeting of United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has been convened on March 18, 2022 at 2pm in the chief minister’s residential complex, State Banquet Hall, Kohima.

In a circular, minister planning & co-ordination, land revenue and parliamentary affairs Neiba Kronu has requested all the elected members of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) to attend the meeting positively.

It may also be mentioned that NPF party has convened a meeting of its Working Committee on March 18.

Walk from Kohima to Kanyakumari to create awareness Khekiye Sema quits Cong NEW DELHI, MAR 16 (AGENCIES): Two former colleagues, Akshay Aralikatti and Gurkirat Singh, are on an arduous journey of roughly 4,000 km on foot, to raise awareness on pedestrian safety and infrastructure in India, along with propagating the importance of an active lifestyle, The Indian Express report stated.

Travelling from Nagaland’s Kohima to Tamil Nadu’s Kanyakumari, both were trained with mountaineering and endurance

courses that equipped them to undertake the journey safely.

Akshay, 27, and Gurkirat, 28, both engineers, initially met as trek leaders at Indiahikes, a Bengalurubased outdoors enterprise.

They kept in touch even while they were leading trekking expeditions deep into the Himalayas.

Bound by their shared love for unconventional career paths and the great outdoors, they set out on an adventure that would teach them the true mean-

Gurkirat and Akshay. (IG)

ing of “strength, and resilience”. They mapped out routes and itineraries, finally deciding on

Kohima as the starting point. “When Gurkirat approached me with the idea of undertaking this journey, I immediately said yes. He couldn’t believe for a good two hours that I’d agreed,” Akshay told indianexpress. com.

The two travelled through mostly rural roads which were not conducive to walking. “I developed painful blisters on my feet five days into the journey and one of Gurkirat’s old ankle injuries began to act up. We were exhausted, but

DIMAPUR, MAR 16 (NPN): In a setback for the Congress, former GhaspaniII constituency candidate Khekiye K Sema has announced his resignation from Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC).

In a letter to NPCC president, Khekiye said that he had decided to contest in the 2018 Assembly elections under the banner of NPCC despite knowing fully well that Congress, as a party, was a sinking ship. However, he said the choice he (Cont’d on p-8) had made was based on his

Gurkirat motivated me to continue,” he said.

When asked if they faced any challenges while assimilating into different cultures and states on their travels, the answer was a resolute ‘no’. “We give in too much to stereotypes of places, especially about the way the people are going to behave. We are happy to share that we faced no complaints of any untoward incidents; instead, people were entirely warm and welcoming wherever we went.”

firm belief that INC was the only national party that had withstood the test of time in acknowledging secularism as the only preferred road ahead for a country as diverse as India.

It was however an entirely different story where NPCC was concerned, he added. He said the resignation from the party had long been overdue. Khekiye also pointed out that his desire to continue with Congress was rudely shattered when a senior party functionary (Cont’d on p-8) K Y M C

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Tongpang inaugurates LTC at Fazl Ali college

DIMAPUR: Minister for PWD (Housing & Mechanical), Tongpang Ozukum on Wednesday inaugurated a Language Translation Centre (LTC) and other components at Fazl Ali College (FAC) Mokokchung.

In a press release, FAC information and publicity cell informed that while speaking at the programme, special guest, Tongpang emphasised on the importance of mother tongue and said the LTC was a great initiative to impart knowledge in a broader way.

The minister stressed on cultivation of medicinal and ornamental plants and the benefits of having a Soil Testing Lab which would benefit the local farmers.

Further, he said that the Browsing Centre was a good provision for students to sell and showcase their creativity.

The programme was chaired by HoD, depart-

Tongpang Ozukum inaugurating one of the centres at FAC on Wednesday. ment of Ao & secretary LTC, Toshisangla, Ungma Baptist Church pastor Rev. Noklen Lkr said the dedicatory prayer, HoD, department of English & director LTC, Dr. Lanurenla gave a detailed concept note of LTC and others while a special song was presented

by FAC Students’ Union.

Short speeches were also delivered by Jemti Mollier, Ao Senden, Watsu Mungdang, AKM, Chu-

chuyimpang Village Council and Mokokchung Village Council.

Later, a discussion hour was conducted by FAC principal, Dr. Temjenwapang while benediction was said by Union Church FAC pastor, Rev. Lima Lemdur.

The programme was also attended by deputy commissioner Mokokchung, Limawabang Jamir, additional superintendent

NEWS IN BRIEF OCYO informs: Oriental Colony Youth Organisation Dimapur, has reminded that anti-social activities and gathering near Government College Dimapur especially at midnight was prohibited. OCYO cautioned that surprise checking would be conducted and strict action initiated against defaulters as per resolution of the organisation. In this regard, OCYO has appealed to the public to extend cooperation.

DMC informs: Dimapur Municipal Council has informed all GBa, colony council chairmen, sanitation committee of all colonies that a training cum workshop in segregation of waster under SBM-2 would be held on March 19, 11 a.m. at Town Hall Dimapur. All have been asked to attend the training cum workshop.

Elder Line launched in Tuensang

DIMAPUR: Elder Line, the national Helpline for Senior Citizens was launched at the Tuensang District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) meeting held in the conference hall of the deputy commissioner (DC), Tuensang on Wednesday.

The meeting was held under the chairmanship of DC and vice chairman, Tuensang DPDB, Kumar Ramnikant.

During the meeting, national Helpline for Se-

nior Citizens was launched by programme manager, Elder Line Nagaland, Neithonuo Liegise.

She highlighted the activities of the helpline and its objectives for complaints and grievance of senior citizens.

The house discussed the following and forwarded to the higher ups for necessary consideration: upgradation of Noksen Primary Health Centre (PHC) to Community Health Centre (CHC);

opening of new school at Sangsomong Village located under Longkhim area and upgradation of GHS Hakushang to GHSS. During the meeting, PHED chemist, N. Sangtam presented the departmental activities and programmes.

DFO Tuensang was entrusted to present the departmental activities in the next DPDB meeting.

of police and well-wishers along with faculty members, non-teaching staff and students.

It may be mentioned that objectives of LTC include: translation of literary works in English to Ao and vice versa; research on Ao oral literature and translate them into English; to publish books on Ao Language and literature and to offer certificate courses in language translation.

The resource centre is an initiative of FAC Uniform Committee which designs and avails uniforms to students at cheap prices while also availing a window for students to sell their products to encourage skill-based activities.

Meanwhile, Child Care Centre was established for the welfare of working parents of young children in need of care and to provide the facility for child care to teaching faculty, students and

non-teaching staff of the college.

With a need to promote sustainable propagation of valuable germplasm (plant species) found in the state, the department of Botany decided to establish the Biotech Lab to train students by providing hands-on training in tissue culture and use of modern molecular and biotechnological equipment.

It may be mentioned that the Mini Soil Testing Laboratory was installed by the department of Soil and Water Conservation, Mokokchung, on February 18 at FAC under North Ongpangkong block.

The initiative is part of the objective of the department to provide quantitative soil testing kit and allow farmer’s easy access to soil testing services while the Internet Browsing Centre is an extension of traditional library to modern library keeping in pace with technology.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2022

NSLSA Helpline launched in Kohima DIMAPUR: Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA), member secretary, Victo Sema launched the NSLSA Helpline number on Wednesday during a programme at the state office in Kohima in the presence of project officials.

In a press release, NSLSA PRA, Ketholeno Neihu informed that member secretary said the Helpline number was initiated in order to enable the public across the state and interior region covering rural areas to reach out for legal aid and services through the toll-free number. The free legal services entail the provision of free legal aid in civil and criminal matters for poor and marginalised people who cannot afford the services of a lawyer, Victo informed.

The NSLSA member secretary also informed that free legal services also included provisions of aid and advice to beneficia-

NSLSA member secretary, Victo Sema and others after the launching programme. ries to access benefits under welfare statuses and schemes framed by the central or state government and to ensure access to justice in any other manner.

Further, NSLSA in-

formed the public that the toll-free number was being operated at Nagaland State Legal Services Authority office and for toll free assistance, beneficiaries could dial +9118003453883.

Farmers trained on scientific poultry production DIMAPUR: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Kohima organised a five-training programme on various topics under “Capacity Building of Farmers” through training programme on “Profitable Dairy Farming and Livestock Management” which commenced on February 15 at Ziphenyu village and concluded on March 16 at VAC Gariphe Basa.

The training programme included scientific poultry production at Ziphenyu village, scientific pig production at Henbenji, feeds and feeding management at Tseminyu, common diseases of livestock and its management at Phenwhenyu and integrated farming system for enhancing farmers income at Gariphe Basa on.

Resource persons for the training programmes were VAS, Tseminyu, Dr.

Functionaries of KVK Kohima with farmers after the training programme.

Gwathonlo Tsela, VAS, Zunheboto, Dr. Gwazenlo Tep and ACTO (Animal Science) KVK, Kohima, Dr. Paihem.

The valedictory training programme was chaired by senior scientist & head,

Dr. Ruokuovilie Mezhatsu at VAC Gariphe Basa where ADC, Chiephobozu, Vekhoyi Chakhesang, who is also the chairman of VAC graced the programme.

ADC encouraged the farmers and KVK institute

1 st Death anniversary of our beloved

Lt. KABOTO. K. CHISHI

to work hand in hand for income generation and urged upon the farmers to seek advisory service when needed.

During the technical session, ACTO (Animal Science), Dr. Paihem talked on integrated farming sys-

tem on livestock base while hands on training and demonstration on mushroom production was imparted

by ACTO (Horticulture), Khekali Sema.

Altogether 40 farmers participated at the training.

Meanwhile, BDO, Chiephobozu, Seyiekhrielie Rio and Ketho Angami of VAC members were also attended the programme.

Critical inputs like veterinary medicine, mushroom spawn and polybags were also distributed to the farmers. The programme concluded with vote of thanks from technical officer (Farm), Dr. Sesenlo Kath.

1st Death Anniversary of Lt. ANDREW TOYINO CHOPHY

14th DEATH ANNIVERSARY

of Late YANBO DOMINIC PATTON

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Lt. Veduyi Andrew Rokha 24.11.1963 – 27.02.2022 We, the family members of Lt. Veduyi Andrew Rokha, express our sincere thanks to all individuals, families, churches, friends and well wishers who supported us physically, spiritually and financially during his prolonged illness and demise.

We sincerely pray that our Almighty God shower His blessings abundantly upon each and every one of you.

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16.03.1988 – 17.03.2021

Your Memories will always remain in our hearts till we meet again.

Loving Mom, Sisters, Nieces, Bro-in-Law and Friends

Its been 14 years since you left for your heavenly abode, but not a single day pass by without missing your presence in silent tears. Now only memories of the sweet moments we shared during our short span of time remains.

Your departure left a heartache no one can heal, but your valuable principles of love, compassion, kindness and care left a memory no one can steal.

We will continue to uphold and carry on the wonderful legacy and memories that you had left behind.

Separated by death; together by love; always alive in our hearts.

Untill we meet again.

Loving Wife, Sons, Daughters, Grandchildren, In-laws.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF LT. IMNAONEN LONGKUMER

Today marks one year since we lost you. Without you our lives feel a little less bright; but you will forever remain alive in our hearts and memories. Thinking of you during this day. We love you.

– Loving Wife, Son, Brothers, Sister and relatives. db-206/22

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Late John Mujongmong Sangtam

2 Timothy 4:7

Died on 8th March 2022

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

We the family of Lt. Imnaonen Longkumer (Rtd. Head Dobashi) Ungma would like to sincerely thank you all for your thoughtful expression of sympathy during our difficult times. We’re grateful for your sincere prayers that continue to guide us and it has been a source of great support and will always remember the good deeds.

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Loving, Wife, Children, In-laws, Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren and Loved Ones

Born on: 24.03.1988 – Died on: 13.03.2022 We, the bereaved family of Late John Mujongmong Sangtam, P/T, GPS Phelungre, express our heartfelt gratitude to all our friends, churches, well-wishers and organizations who stood by our side physically, spiritually and financially at the time of illness and demise on 13 March 2022.Your love and comfort in our time of sorrow will be deeply cherished.

We would like to convey our special thanks to: 1. Doctors and nurses of Prime Hospital Dimapur 2. Phelungre Union Dimapur 3. Phelungre Union Kohima 4. Sangtam Baptist Church Dimapur 5. Holy Cross Catholic Women Association Dimapur 6. St.Thomas Church Phelungre Village 7. Catholic Women Society Phelungre Village 8. St.Paul Convent Sisters Kiphire 9. St.Thomas Church CYM Phelungre Village 10. GPS Staff Phelungre Village 11. Nagaland SSA Teachers' Association Kiphire unit.

Though words failed gravely to thank you all individually, but it is our earnest prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Loving wife, relatives and family members. db-204/22 K Y M C

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WEATHER FORECAST MARCH 17

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Hazy sunshine and very hot

38 18

Aizawl

Hazy sun and very warm

Guwahati Sunny and very hot Imphal

Hazy sunshine and hot

Itanagar Sunshine and hot

32 14 37 18 34 11 33 19

Shillong

Hazy sunshine and very warm 27 12

Kohima

Mostly sunny

28 14

Dimapur Hazy sunshine and very hot

37 19

Hazy sunshine

32 16

Mkg

Tuensang Hazy sunshine and not as warm 23 10 Wokha

Hazy sunshine

Zunheboto Hazy sun

30 19 28 13

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2022

National Vaccination Day observed across the state

DIMAPUR: To raise awareness on the significance of vaccination in public health, Nagaland joined the rest of the country in observing National Vaccination Day (NCD) Wednesday on 2022 theme, “Vaccines work for all”. The day also celebrates Pulse Polio Programme of the government of India thus commemorating India’s triumph against polio.

To mark the day, department of Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) Nagaland also felicitated best performing Healthcare Workers (HCWs) - Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) and Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM).

‘Corbevax available in govt vaccination centres’ National Vaccination Day was observed at the Conference Hall of Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Kohima, where the CMO Dr. Vezokholu Theyo informed that Corbevax vaccine for children aged 12-14 years would be available only in government COVID-19 vaccination centres.

The CMO said the vaccination drive would target children born on March 15, 2010 and before (dynamic as per the date of vaccination) targeting population of 4.71 crore (two years cohort: 12-13, 13-14 years of age).

She said the day was

PDVCO, LMCP celebrate WCRD

DIMAPUR: Peren District Voluntary Consumer Organization (PDVCO) in collaboration with Legal Metrology and Consumer Protection (LMCP) government of Nagaland celebrated World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) on March 15 at Jalukie Town Women Welfare Organisation Hall.

In a press release, PDVCO informed that the programme was held with Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Jalukie sub-division Tinojongshi Chang as the chief guest and advocate Enchang Hiakha as resource person.

The programme was chaired by PDVCO finance secretary Ananda Haihing Zeliang, invocation by Jalukie Town Local Baptist Church Pastor Amongna Mpom, welcome address by PDVCO vice president Achibe Mpom, note of gratitude

by PDVCO assistant general secretary, Hiacheulak Hegui and closing prayer by Peren District Voluntary Consumer Organization president advocate Josiah Zeliang.

Kohima

also celebrated to facilitate healthcare workers who have rendered their services during the Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization (IPPI), National Immunisation Day (NID) vaccination services and community mobilization efforts in 2022 – Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. The department felicitated 12 ASHAs and seven ANMs under Kohima district. ‘ G r a s s r o o t - l eve l HCWs are important for policy making’ CMO Dimapur, Dr. I. Moatemjen highlighted the importance and significance of grassroot-level healthcare workers to plan the country’s health system and policy during the observation of National Vaccination Day in the Conference Hall, CMO Dimapur office.

Dr. Moatemjen said the country’s health system and policy was designed as per reports of healthcare workers at primary level.

He urged ASHAs and ANMs to continue mobilizing the public.

Dimapur

The CMO congratulated best performing health workers (12 ASHAs and six ANMs) of the district and handed them certificates.

He also launched the COVID-19 vaccination for age group of 12 to 14 years.

HCWs urged to be more competent National Vaccination Day was observed in the Conference Hall of CMO Wokha office with deputy CMO Wokha, Dr. Zuben Kikon as keynote speaker.

Lauding the efforts of healthcare workers during the vaccination drive, Dr. Kikon encouraged them to be more competent by providing better healthcare services to the public.

Medical officers from Chukitong PHC, Nyiro PHC and Urban Primary Health Centre briefed the participants on vaccination status in their respective health centres. More than 20 healthcare workers from five blocks were awarded.

‘Effective vaccination prevents deadly diseases’

Highlighting the importance of vaccines and its benefits, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Mokokchung, Dr. R. Chubala Aier said effective vaccination could prevent deadly diseases and that vaccines benefits lives.

The CMO also highlighted the significance of National Vaccination Day and the need to get vaccinated while speaking at the NCD programme, Conference Hall of CMO office Mokokchung.

She encouraged the ANMs and ASHAs to further extend their hard work in making the community aware of the facilities provided by the government and the work ahead because of the impending treat of the pandemic.

Best performing six ANMs and 12 ASHAs of the district were felicitated during the programme.

Selected ANMs and ASHAs shared their experience in vaccination during the pandemic. They shared their experiences on the re-

luctance of the community for any vaccination and the important role played by ASHAs in educating the community.

Need for vaccination during pandemic emphasised National Vaccination Day was observed by Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Kiphire office along healthcare workers, awardees, and partner agencies— UNICEF, Mission Corona Vijay (Prodigal’s Home), Piramal Foundation, and Piramal Swasthya.

Speaking on the importance of the day, D r. P e w e z o K h a l o , (RMNCHA&N) emphasised on the need for vaccination especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Khalo also acknowledged the NGOs and other line departments for taking up vaccination duties in Kiphire stating that their selfless services have raised the vaccination status in the district.

He said the medical

department, in coordination with NGOs and other line departments would continue to prioritise Covid-19 vaccination activities in the district till the last person was vaccinated.

During the programme, three ANMs and three ASHAs from the three blocks in the district were felicitated.

‘A S H A s, A N M s work tirelessly at grassroots level’ National Vaccination Day was observed at Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Office Tuensang, wherein ASHAs and ANMs were lauded for their tireless service in the health sector.

In a short speech, deputy CMO Tuensang Dr. I. Moatemjen said in the past doctors and nurses were the only ones who worked hard in health programmes.

However, he said these days ASHAs with the help of ANMs have been working so hard in various health activities. DIO (UIP/RCH) Dr. Thungchanbeni said ANMs and ASHAs are the real hard workers who work tirelessly in the grassroots level in health sector.

She acknowledged them for their hard work and encouraged them to continue working efficiently and consistently in order to provide health coverage

to beneficiaries.

Dr. Thungchanbeni lauded the performance of Konya Sub-centre in carrying out health care activities. She mentioned that in recent Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization (IPPI) the sub-centre has fully immunized the eligible beneficiaries with 100% coverage/ During the prog ramme, eight ANMs and 16 ASHAs from eight different blocks were felicitated in their respective block.

Mon: Mon district observed National Vaccination Day by organising short programmes in all the six blocks of the district.

Speaking in a programme at Mon Sadar, DTO Mon Tinenlo James advised all medical staff not to “judge each other” but to concentrate on their duties.

He said the healthcare workers were recognised on this day for their service during IPPI 2022 vaccination drive.

During the programme, 20 HCWs, 14 ASHAs and six ANMs were felicitated.

Peren: District Health Society, Peren district observed National Vaccination Day in the Women Welfare Hall, Jalukie wherein eight ASHAs and five best performing ANMs under Peren district were felicitated.

Childline Dimapur, Kiphire celebrate anniversaries

DIMAPUR: Childline Dimapur observed its 11th anniversary at CCI Prodigals Home on Wednesday along with shelter home children of CECS & Prodigals Home, CWC and police.

In a press release, Childline informed that during the programme, nodal director Childline, Subonenba Longkumer in his speech congratulated the team and acknowledged the presence of police and CWC. He reminded them on the need for networking and its importance in the present generation, where one can only be valued with its network.

Subonenba further encour-

aged the gathering to support one another as a team, bringing a solution to issues, sustaining the network and reaffirming their commitment for the cause of children.

Sharing her experience of working with children, Childline volunteer, Katoli said that it made her find the real meaning and purpose of life.

She said that working with Childline made her ensure the weak and vulnerable were loved and protected.

Further, Katoli stated the greatest joy in life was helping others, especially the weak and vulnerable.

Meanwhile, chair person

CWC, Takotoba Jamir lauded the team for its visibility in the district and encouraged the team to do better.

Earlier, Grace to Glor y Church pastor, Wati Imsong blessed the programme with a prayer while Shelter Home Children from CECS and Prodigals Home Dimapur presented a special item.

‘Many child abuse cases go unreported’ Childline Kiphire celebrated its 2nd anniversary at Shalom Children’s Home, Kiphire on Wednesday.

In his speech, district coordinator, Childline 1098 Kiphire,

Levi T Awomi said that they required immense support from all stakeholders in order to make the district a safer environment for children.

He said that more cooperation was needed to eradicate child abuse in the district and appealed to the gathering to disseminate the information about child rights in the society along with the importance of Childline.

The coordinator also said that during the short span of time, they came across many cases of child abuse but due to the lack of knowledge among parents and family, the cases went unreported.

In this regard, the coordinator

appealed to the public to always stay alert and inform about such cases.

He further highlighted some activities they had undertaken during in the two years.

Director of Shalom Children’s Home Kiphire, Tsusu Mary who welcome the gathering also shared about the Home and appealed all, to support the children’s Home.

She also shared about the activities of the Shalom Children’s Home.

The anniversary programme was chaired by Kiushemshe while Thialiba M Sangtam proposed vote of thanks.

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WSKH media cell informed that as per the provisions of WSKH constitution, a search committee led by its convenor Itepu Zhimo Akükau of Chekiye village was formed to recommend a new team for the tenure 2022-24.

In this regard, the convenor of the committee read out the recommendation of the committee which was approved by the house by raising hands.

The new team would be led by Vikuto Achumi as president, atokükau of Zutovi village (Aqahuto Area), Lhovishe Achumi as vice president, akükau of Nijeto village (Aghunaqa area) kukuphuu and Shikavi Y. Zhimo as general secretary, atokükau WSKH office bearers and others at the programme. of Yeveto village (Niuland DIMAPUR: Western Sümi ference on Wednesday, at team of office bearers for area).

Kükami Hoho (WSKH) Hovishe Village (Niuland the tenure 2022-24.

During the session, the held its 26th general con- area) and elected a new In a press release, office bearers handed over

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the chair to the new team where the ex-president Vihuto Yeptho and elected president Vikuto Achumi delivered speeches.

Short speeches were also delivered by WSKH advisors Apeto Swu and Khehovi Chophi, Sümi Council Dimapur chairman Kuhoi Zhimo and WSKH legal advisor, Hukavi Zhimo.

E a r l i e r, we l c o m e speech was delivered by a t o k ü k a u o f H ov i s h e village Katoho Hollo, atokükau of K. Hetoi village Kakuho Yeptho proposed vote of thanks while Hovishe Baptist Church pastor Lukheyi Chophi prayed for outgoing and incoming office bearers and invocation and benediction were said by youth pastor Tokali and children pastor of Hovishe Baptist Church Kihito respectively.

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NPP ‘open’ to supporting BJP in Manipur: Sangma

Correspondent

SHILLONG, MAR 16: National People’s Party (NPP) national president and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Wednesday said his party was open to supporting the BJP government in Manipur.

“I have made it clear to the NDA and the BJP leaders that they have the numbers and they don’t require the support of any political party but if the BJP so desires that the coalition principle that we are following in other parts of the country be followed in Manipur, we are open to supporting the BJP government in Manipur,” Sangma

Conrad Sangma told reporters.

Noting that there was no question of a ‘strained relationship’ between the NPP and the BJP, Sangma said that the NPP had always fought elections on its own terms. “Whether it is Manipur in this election or Manipur in the last election, whether it is Meghalaya election, Assam, Mizoram,

Nagaland – in every election we have fought separately.

We have never fought any election with any political party, there was no alliance.

Therefore, there is no question of strain or stress. These are the dynamics of politics and this is how things go and obviously we as a party would look at the interest of the NPP,” he said.

“Having said that we are still supporting the NDA at the Centre, we are still part of the NEDA, we are still having a strong relationship (with the BJP) in Arunachal Pradesh and we are obviously together in the government here in Meghalaya. Therefore, these kinds of political situations will always happen but there is

a long term relationship that we see and in such situations we will accordingly decide,” the NPP Supremo added.

Sangma said that the party had expected to cross the double-digit in Manipur but managed to get seven seats.

“In fact about 5 seats we lost by less than 300 votes so it was a very close call for us and if things would have been slightly better, we would have crossed the double-digit mark. We also saw that NPP has emerged as the second largest party and we have increased our vote share from 5 percent to 17 percent which is a huge jump and reflects the kind of growth that the party is having,” he said.

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Post poll debacle, Mnp Cong chief resigns Correspondent IMPHAL, MAR 16: Senior Manipur Congress leader Nameirakpam Loken Singh on Wednesday tendered his resignation as president of the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC).

His resignation came barely a day after AICC chief Sonia Gandhi reportedly asked PCC presidents of all five states - Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Goa and Manipur - to submit their resignations to facilitate reorganization of the state units of the party.

The Congress suffered defeat in all these states in the recently concluded elections to the state Assemblies.

In his resignation paper addressed to the AICC president, Loken took the responsibility of the major defeat of the candidates of the INC in the last 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly elections.

Nameirakpam Loken Singh “…. I do hereby submit my resignation tender from the presidentship of the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) of the INC on moral ground with immediate effect,” he wrote.

Like in other four states, the Congress that ruled Manipur for three consecutive terms and ended as the single largest party in the state Assembly elections held in 2017 suffered a humiliating defeat. Only five of its candidates won the elections and were reduced to fourth along with NPF

in the party-wise number of winning candidates. The MPCC president (Loken) himself also lost the election from Nambol Assembly constituency in Bishnupur district, the seat he occupied for five consecutive terms.

He was defeated by BJP candidate Thounaojam Basantakumar Singh, a cop turned politician and son of former Union minister Th Chaoba. He was not the only Congress candidate that lost the election as many senior leaders including CWC member and former deputy chief minister Gaikhangam suffered defeat.

Loken was appointed as the president of the MPCC in October 2021 after its senior leader Govindas Konthoujam resigned and joined the BJP Konthoujam had resigned from MPCC president as well as from the state Assembly as Congress legislator before he joined the saffron fold.

talks Assam: Two accused of raping Nearly 1.44 L illegal foreigners till Jan 31 : Assam govt withPeace HNLC soon: signed on August 15, 1985, all foreigners who came to Assam on or after March 25, 1971, and stayed illegally would be detected and steps would be taken to deport them.

On the progress of fencing along the India-Bangladesh border in Assam, the minister said 98.35 per cent of work has been completed.

The fencing work on a 4.35 km stretch in Karimganj sector has not been completed due to issues raised

by Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and discussions are on to resolve the matter, he added. Assam shares a 263 km border with Bangladesh. Bora also said the state government, after consultation with the Centre, is in the process of forming a legal experts’ panel to deal with the constitutional and legal aspects that may arise for implementing recommendations of a high-level committee that was formed

by the Ministry of Home Affairs for implementation of Clause 6 of the Assam Accord. “But due to the COVID-19 pandemic situation, there has been some delay in forming the committee,” he said. The committee, headed by former judge of Gauhati High Court Justice Biplab Kumar Sarma, was mandated to suggest measures for effective implementation of Clause 6 of the Assam Accord.

As per the Clause 6, Constitutional, legislative and administrative safeguards, as may be appropriate, shall be provided to protect, preserve and promote the culture, social, linguistic identity and heritage of the Assamese people.The committee was formed by the Ministry of Home Affairs on the request of the Assam chief minister in 2019 and it had submitted its report to the chief minister on February 25, 2020.

Inquiry panel prepares report on MeECL anomalies : Meghalaya Deputy CM

Correspondent

SHILLONG, MAR 16: Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Power, Prestone Tynsong on Wednesday said the Independent Inquiry Committee, probing into the Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL) anomalies is preparing its report for submission before the deadline of March 31.

Tynsong was replying to a query raised by Leader of Opposition Dr. Mukul Sangma on the status of the inquiry into the alleged irregularities in the implementation of projects under Saubhagya in the state.

Chief Minister Conrad Sangma was forced to strip off the Power portfolio from James Sangma after the op-

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position Congress and some of the coalition partners in the ruling National People’s Party-led Meghalaya Democratic Alliance government demanded for his removal due to the alleged scam in the implementation of power projects.

Tynsong told the Assembly that the inquiry committee headed by Justice (retired) RN Mishra of the Allahabad High Court commenced its proceedings and has made 18 sittings till date.

Assam to vaccinate children aged 12 to14 years GUWAHATI, MAR 16 (PTI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma appealed to children in the age group of 12 to 14 years to take COVID vaccine doses as the inoculation drive for them started on Wednesday.

He also assured parents of the eligible beneficiaries that Corbevax vaccine, which is being used for children in the 12-14 years age group, is safe. Launching the vaccination programme at a school here, Sarma said, “Today is a decisive day in our fight against the virus and I appeal to all students and their parents to ensure that they take the vaccine.”

“I want to assure all parents that this vaccine is completely safe for their children, but it should not be taken on an empty stomach,” he said. The state government has set a target to cover 13 lakh children in the 12-14 years age category for this COVID vaccination drive, an official said. The chief minister urged all people above 60 years of age to take the precautionary jab. The precautionary dose can be taken only after nine months or 36 weeks from the date of administration of the second shot and should be with the same vaccine with which the primary inoculation was done.

Sarma thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking several initiatives to ensure safety of peoples’ lives and also praised scientists for working tirelessly to find ways to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

The state health and family welfare department has directed deputy commissioners of all districts to make necessary arrangements for the vaccination of children between 12 and 14 years of age.

Justice Mishra is assisted by retired IAS officer Manoj Kumar as Administrative Member and retired REC Executive Director Sunil Kumar as Technical Member.

The Independent Inquiry Committee had been notified to inquire inter alia, into the various aspects of functioning of the MeECL pertaining to procurement, AT&C losses and human resources management.

Replying to a query, the Deputy Chief Minister said Saubhagya scheme is also under the scope of the inquiry. He said the inquiry committee had issued public notice inviting interested persons to depose before it, met officials of MeECL and has sought all the required documents from MeECL.

Drugs worth Rs 100 crore seized in Assam, 2 arrested

GUWAHATI, MAR 16 (PTI): Drugs worth Rs 100 crore in the international market have been seized and two persons arrested in Assam’s Kamrup Metropolitan district, police said on Wednesday.

Acting on a tip-off, Guwahati Police intercepted a truck coming from Manipur at a toll plaza in Sonapur police station area and seized 4.6 lakh Yaba tablets, 12 kg of methamphetamine and 1.5 kg of heroin from the vehicle, an officer said.

The two occupants of the truck have been arrested and further investigation is underway, he said.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, in a tweet, complimented Guwahati Police ‘’on the huge success in the war against drugs”.

Tripura to handover abandoned tea gardens to cooperatives AGARTALA, MAR 16 (PTI): The Tripura government has decided to hand over the abandoned tea gardens to new cooperatives in an effort to revive them, an official said on Wednesday.

Six tea estates -- one each in Kalayanpur of Khowai district and Belonia of South district, and four in Unakoti district’s Kailashahar subdivision -- have been identified for the purpose, he said.

These tea gardens are either abandoned by the owners due to huge losses or existing cooperative societies are finding it difficult to run them, said Tripura Tea Development Corporation Ltd chairman Santosh Saha.

The government has decided to take over all the sick gardens and hand over the management to new cooperative societies to make them viable, he said.

“The government will facilitate forming of the cooperative society for each sick garden which will manage them in the best possible manner,” he said.

If the programme is successfully implemented, around 1,800 tea garden workers associated with the abandoned gardens will be benefited, he added.

The state government has

already declared a comprehensive plan for the overall development of the tea industry, Saha said.

“The ‘Mukyamantri Cha Kalyan Prakalpa’ (CM Tea Welfare Scheme) is aimed at the welfare of tea gardens and its workforce. The Rs 85 crore project will bring a massive change in the lives of thousands of tea workers,” he said.

Saha said the tea workers who live in the tea estates will get three ganda land and a housing unit each under PMAY. Besides, drinking water, electricity, ration cards and healthcare will be made available.

“TTDC has already hiked the cash wage of tea labourers working in corporation-run tea gardens three times since 2018.

From April, each labourer will receive Rs 176 as cash wage, which was Rs 102 during the CPI(M)-led government,” he said.

Saha, however, voiced concern over the fall in tea prices due to excess production.

“Tea is being sold at Rs 160/165 per kg at auction markets, which is low considering the production cost. This has happened because of surplus production in 2021-22,” he said.

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Correspondent SHILLONG, MAR16: Peter S. Dkhar, the Meghalaya government’s pointsman on peace talks with outlawed Hynñiewtrep National Liberation Council ( HNLC) will soon start discussions with leaders of the rebel outfit. “The interlocutor will now start doing the exercise so once that starts the entire picture will be clearer,” Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said.

“The communication has reached them (HNLC) and they have also verbally, in fact, informed us that they are agreeable to the individuals that we have named,” he said, adding that talks are happening at different levels.

On HNLC General Secretary Saiñkupar Nongtraw saying that the rebel outfit is waiting for an official communication from the Meghalaya government with regard to the appointment of interlocutors, the Chief Minister said, “It is not as simple as just writing a letter or me calling somebody or somebody else calling somebody. There is a process we have to follow and those processes are being done.

minors gunned down by police

GUWAHATI, MAR 16 (PTI): Two persons, prime accused in the rapes of two girls of whom one has died, were gunned down by Assam Police in separate incidents while allegedly trying to escape from custody, a senior officer said on Wednesday.

Both the accused were arrested on Tuesday, and they were being taken to their respective crime scenes in Guwahati and a tea garden in Udalguri for further investigation when both attempted to flee custody after midnight, Special Director General of Police G P Singh told reporters here.

In the first incident in Guwahati, the accused allegedly attacked the police personnel who then opened fire at him. The accused was taken to the Gauhati Medical College Hospital (GMCH), where he was declared brought dead.

GMCH Superintendent Abhijit Sharma said he was brought to the hospital around 1 AM with four bullet injuries in his body.

“He had no heart beat when he was brought here.

We have kept his body in the morgue and will hand it over to his family after conducting post-mortem examination,” Sharma said.

Police said that two

OFFICE OF THE KOHIMA YNY WELFARE SOCIETY

Kohima : NagalaNd FELICITATION The Kohima Yongnyah, Nyang and Yongam Welfare Society convey our warmest congratulations to Shri. Pongtau Phom S/o Shri.

Bulong Phom from Yongnyah Village on his promotion from Dy.S.P to Addl. S.P under the Directorate of Investigation, Nagaland Lokayukta Police, Nagaland, Kohima.

The Society wishes him good health and best of luck in his new position.

(A. PONGCHANG PHOM) (H. YENGCHA PHOM) President, KYNYWS Gen. Secretary, KYNYWS

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GUWAHATI, MAR 16 (PTI): Nearly 1.44 lakh illegal foreigners have been identified in Assam till January 31 this year, on the basis of the Assam Accord inked in 1985, and the authorities have deported around 30,000 of them, the state government informed the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday.

The definitions of ‘Asomiya janagan’ (Assamese people), ‘khilonjia’ (indigenous) and ‘adi basinda’ (original inhabitants), as mentioned in the Accord, are yet to be determined, it said. Assam Accord Implementation Minister Atul Bora, in reply to a question by AGP legislator Ramendra Narayan Kalita, said 1,44,077 illegal foreigners have been identified in the state till January 31, 2022, on the basis of the Assam Accord. Out of them, 30,014 have been deported to their country of origin, the minister said.

According to the Assam Accord,

women personnel were also injured in the attack by the accused, but they were out of danger. The accused, who was absconding since the mother of the girl filed a complaint with the police on March 8, was arrested on Tuesday from Dampur area in Kamrup district.

The 15-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped at a hotel in Guwahati by five men, two of whom had assaulted her on an earlier occasion too, police had said.

As per the complaint lodged by the minor’s mother, two of the five culprits, who had first sexually assaulted the girl on February 16 and videographed it, allegedly threatened to leak the clip if she revealed the matter to anyone.

On February 19, however, the accused, promising to delete the video, met the girl again in another hotel, and along with others forced themselves on her. A search operation is underway to nab the other accused, police added. In the other incident, the accused had allegedly raped and killed an eight-year-old girl in a tea garden in Udalguri district on March 10 and the child’s body was recovered the next day, Singh said.

Tripura shuts down COVID testing at entry points AGARTALA, MAR 16 (PTI): The Tripura government on Wednesday closed down COVID testing centres at entry points to the northeastern state, a senior health official said.

Visitors can now enter the state sans any screening or COVID testing, he said.

The decision was taken as fewer cases were reported in the last few weeks, State Surveillance Officer Dr Deep Debbarma said.

“As the COVID pandemic has been largely contained, COVID testing facilities at all entry points to the state have been closed down,” he said.

COVID testing was made mandatory at all entry points to the state since the first wave of the pandemic, although there was relaxation at times.

Women lynch rape accused in Tripura AGARTALA, MAR 16 (PTI): A group of women tied a 46-year-old rape accused to a tree and beat him to death in Tripura’s Dhalai district on Wednesday, police said. The incident took place in Gandacherra police station area.

The deceased, who had completed eight years of rigorous imprisonment in a murder case, allegedly took a five-year-old girl, who had come to a religious programme with her mother on Tuesday night, to a nearby jungle and raped her, leaving the girl at the spot, a police officer said.

Hearing the girl’s cries, locals rescued her and admitted her to a nearby hospital. They alleged that the girl was last seen with the murder convict and accused him of the crime. They blockaded the GandacherraAmarpur highway demanding his arrest, he said.

However, a group of women nabbed him from a nearby village on Wednesday morning and tied him to a tree. A video, that has gone viral on social media, shows women beating the accused mercilessly, following which he lost consciousness.

OFFICE OF THE

AOYIM SENSO TELONGJEM INFORMATION

This is to inform all concerned citizens of Aoyim Village, that the General Meeting of Aoyim Senso Telongjem shall be held on 18th March 2022 at Aoyim Council Hall at 9:00 AM. N.B. 1. Attendance shall be taken at the end of the meeting.

2. Membership fee will be collected.

3. Agendas if any should be submitted to the officials on or before 18th March 2022.

Sd/President Aoyim Senso Telongjem

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE KOHIMA: NAGALAND

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NOTICE

NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMANTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (UNDER PART-X OF SECTION 373 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925) Succession Case No. 83 of 2022 Where as application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Lt. Beituonuo @ Zhovile had filed by: Mr. Mhasilhoulie Yashu, H/o Lt. Beituonuo @ Zhovile, R/o dihoma Village, kohima, Nagaland to draw/operate/close/transfer: GpF, GIS, Leave encashment, gratuity and other pension benefits, SBI A/c no. 20238412041, Nagaland Secretariat Branch, kohima who expired on 16.02.2022.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of this said deceased may he/she so desire appear in this Court within 30 (thirty) days from the date of publication of notice.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court on this 15th day of March 2022.

Principal District & Sessions Judge Kohima Nagaland. k-531/22

BEFORE NOTARY PUBLIC/OATH COMMISSIONER NAGALAND

Regd. No. 452/22 MOKOKCHUNG : NAGALAND.

DECLARATION OF MY NAME:

Dt. 15/03/2022

I, Mrs. TALIRENLA, permanent resident of Khensa Village, P.O & P.SMokokchung, District - Mokokchung, State - Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows: 1. That, I am the deponent of this affidavit and a bonafide citizen of India.

2. That, I am the legal wife and pension nominee of Ex. Regt. No. 865, Rank - NK Name - LANUMONGBA AO of NAPTC CMD. 3. That, my official name is Mrs. TALIRENLA. As such, in all my official documents my name Mrs. Talirenla has been recorded. However, I have another name known as AKUMTOLA, which was given by my grandparents during my childhood. As such, in my husband's Lanumongba Ao service records, my old name Mrs. AKUMTOLA has been recorded.

4. That, my name Mrs. TALIRENLA and Mrs. AKUMTOLA is of the same person.

As such, the above noted name stands for the same and that is me.

5. That, I hereby declare that, my official name Mrs. TALIRENLA, shall be used in my husband's service records and in all the pension papers and official documents, from the date of the declaration of this affidavit.

That the declaration made above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and nothing has been concealed therein. And I signed this affidavit on this the 15th day of March, 2022.

DEPONENT (Mrs. TALIRENLA) Solemnly affirmed and declare before me by the deponent, on this the 15th day of March, 2022.

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

Civil Misc. Case No. 28/2022

NOTICE Whereas the petitioner Shri/Smti Papri Purkayastha W/o, S/o, D/o of Late Asit Baran Purkayastha a resident of H/No. 128 Oriental Colony has filed a petition, praying for declaring the petitioner as "Legal Heir and Next of Kin" of Late Asit Baran Purkayastha.

Notice is hereby issued inviting object, if any to file before this court on or before 16/4 day of 2022 as to why the prayer of the petitioners shall not be granted.

Given under my hand and seal of this court this 15 day of March 2022. dp-1211/22

Additional Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland

IN THE COURT OF DISTRICT JUDGE DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

NOTICE

LOA 14/2022

( SEC. 278 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT. 1925 )

Whereas application under Section 278 of the Indian Succession Act. 1925 has been filed by Mr. Langwangmei Lupuang, S/o Late T.R. Lupang, R/o H.No. 47, Burma Camp, Naga Colony, Dimapur, Nagaland for grant of Letter of Administration in respect of landed property of his father Late T.R. Ngalanlak, covered by : Patta No. 1667, Dag No. 1138/1848, Mouza No. 1, Block No. : 11, Measuring an area of 00B-01K-02 Ls, Dimapur Town, Dimapur before this Court.

Whereas 07th April, 2022 has been fixed for the hearing on the matter.

Notice is hereby given inviting objection if any from the person having interest in the above named property to be furnished on or before the fixed date/ or appear in person.

Given under my hand and seal of the Court on this 08th March, 2022.

District Judge Dimapur, Nagaland dp-1209/22

Salman Khurshid slams Sibal and G-23 Backs Gandhis as best leadership option in crisis

NEW DELHI, MAR 16 (PTI): When did Kapil Sibal fight an election for any position in the party, senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid asked on Wednesday as he hit back at his party colleague for criticising the Gandhi family’s leadership.

Saying it was a “bit sad” to complain after receiving so much from the organisation, Khurshid also attacked the ‘Group of 23’ signatories, including Sibal, who wrote a letter to Sonia Gandhi in 2020 seeking sweeping changes in the party.

“The Gandhi family is the party’s integrating factor and the best possible leadership option in this moment of crisis,” Khurshid told PTI, countering Sibal who said it was time for the Gandhis to step aside from a leadership role and give some other person a chance.

“When did Mr. Sibal fight an election to get into any position in the party,” he asked in response to Sibal’s remarks in an interview that the Gandhis should voluntarily move away because “a body nominated by them will never tell

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them that they should not continue to hold the reins of power”.

Khurshid’s staunch defence of the Gandhis comes at a time the Congress faces an existential crisis following its electoral defeats in the recent assembly elections, including in Uttar Pradesh where it won only two seats and a little over 2 per cent of the votes.

According to Khurshid, the common perception after talking to people within the party is that they would like Rahul Gandhi to take over as fulltime party president. “… we can all sincerely hope that the elections come in August, and that in August he will oblige and become president of the party again.” “ We h a v e b e e n accustomed to a somewhat comfortable life of being in power guaranteed as it were by members of the Gandhi family over generations and we are suddenly feeling upset that they can’t keep us

in power for now,” he added.

The for mer Union minister argued that internal bickering does not help the party, and instead helps the BJP. “Leadership is in cuckoo land.... I want a ‘Sab ki Congress’. Some want a ‘Ghar ki Congress’,” Sibal said in an interview to Indian Express.

Slamming Sibal for the barbs, Khurshid said the crowds that had gathered in support of the Gandhi family on its own accord near the AICC headquarters when the Congress Working Committee (CWC) met on Sunday must also be considered par t of an inclusive Congress.

“When you talk about ‘sab ki Congress’, it means an inclusive Congress,” said the former Union minister, among the leaders considered close to the Gandhi family.

Referring to the CWC meeting including three members of the G-23 group who participated in a discussion reaffirming full faith in Sonia Gandhi’s leadership, Khurshid said giving “confusing signals” outside the party is not doing the party any service.

“There was a free and frank discussion in the CWC. There were issues that people who belonged to G-23 raised and they were heard with all humility and seriousness and there was a friendly exchange of views.

And then they participated in that decision (reposing full faith in Sonia Gandhi’s leadership),” said Khurshid, who is also a member of the CWC. “So now if people amongst them who have been gathering together before and after the CWC, are taking a different view, then frankly it is for them to disassociate themselves or to clarify.” The damage, he said, is irreversible if you give open interviews and come out and speak publicly.

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G-23, Khurshid said if one catalogues what they have achieved and received from the party in comparison to “some of us”, the scales will be tilted towards them.

“After receiving so much, for them to complain, seems a bit sad. If things in the party have not been fine as they should be in some imagined way, they are beneficiaries of things not being fine,” he said.

Khurshid also addressed the oft raised question about Rahul Gandhi’s “accessibility”.

G-23 trying to break Cong by holding meetings frequently, says Kharge NEW DELHI, MAR 16 (PTI): Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday alleged that the G-23 leaders were attempting to break the party by continuing to hold meetings even after the Cong ress Working Committee (CWC) had discussed ‘all’ issues during its recent meeting.

He said no one can weaken party president Sonia Gandhi as the entire Congress, “from the streets to the national capital”, is with her.

Kharge’s swipe at the G-23 leaders came even as they are scheduled to meet in the evening at Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal’s residence to chalk out further strategy,

after the CWC meeting on Sunday reposed “full faith” in Gandhi and asked her to initiate changes to strengthen the party.

“Let them do 100 meetings. No one can weaken Sonia Gandhi ji.

The Congress party is with her from the streets to Delhi.

These people will continue to meet and give speeches,” he said. “Sonia Gandhi is taking all steps that have been discussed at the CWC. If they (G-23 leaders) still speak like this, it means they are trying to break the party,” Kharge further said.

The G-23 leaders have been critical of the party leadership and have been demanding an organisational overhaul.

Scindia bats for paternity leave in Congress rebels’ meet over airlines; wants 50% women pilots election defeats stars Tharoor

NEW DELHI, MAR 16 (PTI): Airlines must consider giving male employees paternity leave so that they, too, can share the responsibility of bringing up children, Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Wednesday.

He also batted for increasing the share of women pilots in the country from 15 per cent to 50 per cent.

India passed the Maternity (Amendment) Bill in 2017 that increased the right to paid maternity leave for working women to 26 weeks from 12 weeks.

While Indian airlines cur rently give paid maternity leave as per the 2017 law, most of them have no similar policy for men.

“I believe that our airlines are doing a tremendous job in terms of creating a healthy workplace environment for our women, whether it is creches, maternity leave and other structures,” Scindia said in his speech during an event of non-profit organisation “Women in Aviation”.

“I think we need to move beyond that,” he said.

We need to create an environment which is not

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only gender neutral but which looks at an equal responsibility on men as well as women in terms of family environment, he mentioned.

“A case in point is why do we look at the concept of only maternity leave. We must also look at the concept of paternity leave where men must also partake in the responsibility of bringing up children at home,” Scindia stated.

Therefore, that mental shift has to happen, he said, adding that we all must recognise the differences and re-imagine the fundamentals of ethics at the workplace.

“I really believe that equity is more important than equality. It is a very nuanced approach but I think the time has come to recognise it. It is not a fight

Winning presidential polls won’t be easy for BJP: Mamata KO L K ATA , M A R 1 6 (PTI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said that despite the BJP’s recent victory in assembly elections in four states, winning the upcoming presidential polls may not be easy for the saffron party as it doesn’t have even half the total number of legislators across the country.

Asser ting that the “game is not yet over”, Banerjee said that those who don’t have even half of the total number of legislators in the country should not talk big as parties like Samajwadi Party, despite defeat in assembly polls, are stronger electorally than last time.

“The presidential elections will not that be easy for the BJP this time.

They don’t have even half of the total MLAs in the country. Opposition parties together have more MLAs

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across the nation,” she said in the assembly.

“The game is not yet over. Even parties like the Samajwadi Party, which lost the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls, has more MLAs than it had last time,” she said.

The presidential elections are conducted i n d i r e c t ly t h r o u g h a n electoral college consisting of elected members of the Parliament and legislative assemblies of states and Union territories.

The number and value of votes of each voter from the state legislatures is worked out by a formula which takes into account the population of the state in 1971.

Baner jee, who has been trying to stitch an anti-BJP front to take on the saffron camp in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, said that the country is preparing to fight the ruling party in Centre.

for equality. It is a fight for equity,” he mentioned.

Currently, 15 per cent of total pilots in India are women. Globally, the share of women pilots is even lower at around five per cent. Scindia said: “Is 15 per cent good enough? My answer is flat no.”

“The reason is that the odds that you have overcome, the stereotypes you have surpassed, the pressure of performance you have endured have been extremely daunting. You have pierced every glass ceiling,” he noted.

But today, we need to shift the paradigm, he added.

He said there must come a day in India that this 15 per cent reaches 50 per cent of the country’s pilot strength.

NEW DELHI, MAR 16 (AGENCIES): Days after the Congress’s humiliation in five state elections, the “G-23” or group of dissident leaders in the party met at Ghulam Nabi Azad’s home in Delhi amid calls for a complete overhaul and a non-Gandhi at the helm.

Those who drove to Mr Azad’s home for the dinner meet included Kapil Sibal, Shashi Tharoor, Anand Sharma, Manish Tewari, Bhupinder Hooda, Akhilesh Prasad Singh, Prithviraj Chavan, Raj Babbar, PJ Kurien and Mani Shankar Aiyer.

Shashi Tharoor, who is known to be a fencesitter when it comes to the Gandhis, was a surprise addition to the growing list.

The Kerala MP and former Union Minister had tweeted earlier: “I’ve learned so much from my mistakes, I’m thinking of making a few more.” He had captioned it “Without Comment!”

S i b a l ’s c o m m e n t f o l l ow e d a C o n g r e s s Wo r k i n g C o m m i t t e e election post-mortem on Sunday, which ended with the party reaffirming Sonia Gandhi’s leadership

and asking her to make organisational changes.

Sonia Gandhi, addressing leaders at that meeting, had offered her resignation as well as those of her children Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chaudhury confirmed.

But this was unanimously rejected by Congress leaders, he said.

After serial election defeats, the G-23 or a group of 23 “dissident” leaders, were the first to write to Sonia Gandhi in 2020 calling for sweeping organisational changes, a “full-time and visible leadership” and collective decision-making.

But they were slammed and isolated by Gandhi loyalists in the party.

A few leaders of the G-23 had met on the day of results in five states, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttaranchal, Goa and Manipur.

The Congress lost Punjab to Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and failed in its attempt at a comeback in Goa, Uttaranchal and Manipur.

In UP, it was at the bottom.

Govt restores valid e-visa to 156 countries; regular visas to all

NEW DELHI, MAR 16 (PTI): India has restored all currently valid five year e-tourist visa given to citizens of 156 countries and regular paper visa to nationals of all countries with immediate effect, two years after their suspension follow the COVID-19 outbreak.

Officials also said all currently valid old long duration (10 years) regular tourist visa given to nationals of the US and Japan have been restored.

Fresh long duration (10 year) tourist visa will also be issued to the US and Japanese nationals.

The government has decided that currently valid e-tourist visa issued for five years, which was suspended since March 2020, shall stand restored to the nationals of 156 countries, an official told PTI.

Nationals of these 156 countries will also be eligible for issuance of fresh e-tourist visa as per the Visa Manual, 2019.

Currently valid regular (paper) tourist visa with validity of 5 years, issued to foreign nationals of all countries, which remained suspended since March 2020, shall stand restored.

Fresh regular (paper) tourist visa up to five years validity will also be issued to the nationals of the eligible countries subject to the restrictions imposed from time to time, the official said.

Currently valid old long duration (10 years) regular tourist visa which too remained suspended since March, 2020, shall stand restored for the nationals of USA and Japan.

Fresh long duration (10 year) tourist visa will also be

issued to the nationals of USA and Japan.

The foreign nationals on tourist and e-tourist visas will be able to enter into India only through designated Sea Immigration Check Posts (IPs) or Airport ICPs by flights, including those under the ‘Vande Bharat Mission or ‘air bubble’ scheme or by any flights as allowed by the DGCA or Ministry of Civil Aviation.

In no case, the foreign nationals will be allowed to enter through land border or riverine routes on tourist visa or e-tourist visa.

The gover nment instructions will not be applicable to Afghanistan nationals who will continue to be governed by the separate instructions issued by the Union Home Ministry regarding grant of -e-Emergency X-Misc visa, the official said.

4 killed, as many hurt in clash over land dispute in UP’s Amethi

AMETHI (UP), MAR 16 (PTI): Four people, including a former village head, were killed and as many injured in a violent clash over a land dispute h e r e, p o l i c e s a i d o n Wednesday. A station house officer was among three policemen suspended for laxity, they said.

The incident took place on Tuesday night in Rajapur-Gungawachh village here under Kotwali Police Station area, they said. There was a dispute between Amresh Yadav and Ram Dular Yadav over the possession of a piece of

government land adjacent to the house of former gram pradhan Sankata Yadav, SP Dinesh Singh said.

The warring groups attacked each other with lathis resulting in the death of Sankata Yadav ( 6 1 ) , H a n u m a Ya d av (40), Amresh Yadav (32) and Parvati Yadav (59), all belonging to the same family, while four others with serious injuries were taken to Lucknow trauma centre for treatment, the SP said. ADGP (Lucknow Zone) Brij Bhushan Sharma visited the village along with other senior officials

on Wednesday and held a meeting to work out the case.

IG (Ayodhya range), K P Singh too reached the spot and told reporters that the police had stopped both the sides from carrying out any construction on the land but on Tuesday, one side brought building material there which led to the clash.

An FIR was lodged against seven named people, including present village head Asha Tiwari and her son Nitin Tiwari, and some unnamed individuals on the complaint of the son of Sankata Yadav, the SP said.

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Putin tests west’s resolve

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t’s around 20 days since Putin launched the Russian invasion on Ukraine on February 24 in the belief that his super power nation will simply have a ‘cake walk’ when Russian military cross the border into Ukraine. Putin was not totally off target if his belief was based on the fact that Russia outmanned and outgunned the Ukrainians 9:1 in terms of manpower and 10: 1 in terms of military arsenal. However, his belief in the overwhelming power of manpower and arsenal of the Russian military was short lived. Today the doughty Ukrainians have denied the mighty Russian army its ‘cake walk’ victory. Thousands of Russian soldiers have died and hundred of its awesome tanks have been destroyed. Putin’s invasion is total- all Ukrainians, irrespective of whether they are ordinary men, women or children; all the buildings and structures whether they are schools, malls or hospitals. Putin’s lie that there was no invasion of Ukraine and only a ‘special operation’ launched by Russian forces has not only been exposed but also made him a war criminal. Putin has no reason to invade Ukraine except to place the independent country under a Russian stooge. The world watches helplessly as a super power like Russia which is supposed to act as a peace keeper in a world of conflicts and as a permanent member of the UN, is instead perpetuating atrocities of the worst kind including lies to hide the crimes against the Ukrainian civilians. Eventually, as the world is handicapped to act for fear of ‘expanding’ the scope of the war, Ukraine is headed for a take over by Russia. This act of conquering Ukraine will also have huge consequences for the civilians of that nation, who will be made to undergo severe restrictions.

Putin will also make those who resisted the Russian invasion pay dearly. Many will be hounded and killed or even made to disappear. A Russian take over of Ukraine will also signal a new low in global peace. It will enable both Russia and China to re-strengthen the old communist bonds.

Such a unity, if also taken militarily will also pose a serious threat across the world such as in the volatile middle east where Russia is backing the repressive Syrian regime and also the ultra Islamic state of Iran etc. In Asia, a bonding of Russia and China could also mean more power to China’s vow to take over Taiwan. China does not recognise Taiwan and claims that the tiny nation is part of the unfinished business of the Chinese revolution under Mao Tse Tung. World peace is not going to be as per the perspective of the free nations and the UN but will have to contend with the interpretation and concepts of the new Axis of Russia and China. If Russia eventually manages to conquer Ukraine, then it would also mean a great setback for the US and its NATO allies. If the indiscriminate bombardment and killing of innocents continue and if all of Ukraine is reduced to rubble and all human beings killed as a result of all these barbaric assault that could result in the fall of Ukraine, then the future will only record how justice as the free world believes in, was sacrificed at the alter of pacifism as the history of the second world war repeats itself.

DailyDevotion The Master Will Judge We must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ… —2 Corinthians 5:10 Paul says that we must all, preachers and other people alike, “appear before the judgment seat of Christ.” But if you will learn here and now to live under the scrutiny of Christ’s pure light, your final judgment will bring you only delight in seeing the work God has done in you. Live constantly reminding yourself of the judgment seat of Christ, and walk in the knowledge of the holiness He has given you. Tolerating a wrong attitude toward another person causes you to follow the spirit of the devil, no matter how saintly you are. One carnal judgment of another person only serves the purposes of hell in you. Bring it immediately into the light and confess, “Oh, Lord, I have been guilty there.” If you don’t, your heart will become hardened through and through. One of the penalties of sin is our acceptance of it. It is not only God who punishes for sin, but sin establishes itself in the sinner and takes its toll. No struggling or praying will enable you to stop doing certain things, and the penalty of sin is that you gradually get used to it, until you finally come to the place where you no longer even realize that it is sin. No power, except the power that comes from being filled with the Holy Spirit, can change or prevent the inherent consequences of sin.

“If we walk in the light as He is in the light…”

(1 John 1:7). For many of us, walking in the light means walking according to the standard we have set up for another person. The deadliest attitude of the Pharisees that we exhibit today is not hypocrisy but that which comes from unconsciously living a lie.

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Try to keep your soul young and quivering right up to old age. ~ George Sand

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Political populism has hurt the economy

t has been five days past the results of the assembly elections. Yet, petrol and diesel prices remain unrevised so far.

An increase on March 7 was universally anticipated but that did not happen.

Then, it was thought that the adjustment would follow the verdict on March 10. But that didn’t happen either. Belying all expectations, the Centre, which now has the political space to raise oil prices, hasn’t stirred. Why? The fear is not political but of confronting hard choices. It is unable to decide. Hard times are unavoidable no matter what it chooses.

An oil shock hits import-dependent India badly. It pushes up inflation and the import bill, deprives the government of revenue, and poses trade-offs that are a policymaker’s nightmare.

Managing its fall out on prices, profits, and tax revenues is difficult at the best of times — when the economy is growing at a healthy pace, inflation is moderate, and the fiscal position is sound. Dealing with it when it follows a pandemic’s unique tremors and, before that, a growth crisis and economic slump is a monumental challenge.

In reality, India’s growth is struggling to emerge

from the coronavirus’s wreckage, its public finances are in dire straits, and monetary policy is under pressure to prevent inflation from spiralling because even though pandemic conditions no longer apply the geopolitical risks have magnified. The government’s recovery plan budgeted a hefty increase in capital expenditure last month for infrastructure and job creation, severely pruning current spending for the purpose.

One choice for the government is to hike diesel, petrol, fertilizer and other related prices, passing on the burden to the public while preserving the planned capex. It would then have to deal with the consequences — further rise in inflation with wider effects, direct and indirect.

This will invite monetary action from the Reserve Bank of India, paying heed to additional external risks and investors’ aversion. Bank loans would get pricier for corporates and individuals who will also pay higher prices for goods and services. Real incomes of households and producers’ margins will be squeezed, denting consumer spending and sales, lowering GST and other tax revenues, in turn, and expanding further the big

gap with expenditures to worsen the government’s fiscal position. Along with added inflationary pressures, it would be unwise to raise the country’s fiscal risk in a difficult, uncertain global environment.

Spending cuts would be necessary, disrupting the plan to recoup growth as the axe will have to fall upon capital expenditure.

Overall outcome would be the slowing down of GDP as a result of lowered consumption and public and private investment.

Alternatively, the second choice for the government would be to absorb the oil price hike. That is, not raise retail prices and protect incomes of households and firms.

The positive part of this choice is that an inflation spike and higher interest rates are both avoided, while consumption and private investment are shielded from the oil shock impact. However, because the burden falls upon the government’s balance sheet, it will lose revenue as fuel levies fetch less while expenses for petroleum and fertilizer subsidies increase. Even if oil companies take the hit by compromising margins, as they already are, it feeds back in the form of reduced dividend pay-

ments to the government.

Implications of rejigging expenditures within the budget constraints are similar to the first choice for recovery plans — reducing capex to accommodate higher subsidies that are a part of revenue or current expenditure, which has been trimmed to barebone for the former.

A mix of the two — some price hike to distribute the pinch across all sectors of the economy — would lead to the same aggregate outcome, no matter the pain-sharing.

As we can see, hard times are unavoidable because there are only hard choices. There are no free lunches. Many would be aware that analysts have revisited India’s GDP growth, inflation and current account forecasts in the wake of the sharpshooting crude oil prices triggered by the UkraineRussia war sanctions and related developments.

Could this be any different? Of course. As the burden of extreme oil price spikes eventually falls upon the government that is also responsible for ensuring macroeconomic stability along with the central bank, the focus would naturally be upon public finances. These are, as noted, in dangerous territory,

and had descended there even before the coronavirus shock. Sparsity of financial resources previously limited fiscal support during the pandemic, while even the meagre help, including enhanced food subsidy expenses, was financed by large borrowings, increasing indebtedness. A better balance sheet position — some savings or a smaller gap in revenue-expenditure and lower debt share in the national income — would have enabled a stronger response without increasing vulnerabilities. For instance, increased spending to offset the pinch of raised costs and lower revenues without risking the resilience of the government balances and that of macro instability.

Since we are talking of oil prices, its useful to remember their reverse and deep plunge some years ago, to as low as $28 bbl in January 2015. Over 2015-17, the price of the Indian crude oil basket averaged about $47 bbl annually, less than half of this March’s range of $100-115 bbl. Then, little benefit in the form of lower fuel prices was given to the public, while gains in the form of robust fuel tax revenues were largely cornered by the government.

It built no buffers against

the present hit or that of coronavirus before; the fiscal position continued to erode to its precarious condition today.

The balance sheets of governments, those of the Centre and of the states, have never been bolstered in good times: a sound policy practice. Rather, the trend, increasingly at both levels of government, is of a steady stream of new populist offerings and schemes, ranging from free electricity, cash handouts to specific groups, and more. In the recent instance of electoral success, talked of in the context of oil shock, political commentary attributes this in significant part to the array of welfare spending and other giveaways. The increase and persistence of freebies and such practices, without an eye to their affordability or impact on the sustainability of public finances, have ascended to another level altogether in the past one decade.

The obvious fall out is that any crisis — financial, a pandemic or an oil shock — always catches an economy by its fiscal tail.

Hence the hard choices portend hard times.

Renu Kohli is a macroeconomist (As published in The telegraph Online)

Congress’s idea of fielding more women candidates must not fade away

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or nearly all political parties in India, women’s role in politics seems to begin and end as voters. In contrast to this, the Congress’ decision to give 40% tickets to women in UP was a refreshing change.

This trend must continue beyond the party and these elections.

The just-concluded assembly elections in five states (Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur) will be remembered for several significant shifts in India’s politics. But as the dust settles, we risk forgetting one of the most critical initiatives ever taken by a political party in India: The Congress’ decision to give 40% of its tickets to women in Uttar Pradesh (UP). If the move fizzles out from public memory, it would be a big loss for the cause of gender diversity in Indian politics.

It was nobody’s guess right from the beginning that the Congress’ initiative was unlikely to boost the number of women in UP’s new assembly. But regardless of electoral outcomes the decision remains a laudable one.

Given the Congress’ shrinking relevance in India’s politics, it is highly likely that few will be encouraged to follow in its footsteps. It won’t be surprising if the party itself abandons

this policy going forward. But women’s representation is a matter of equal rights, not a tool to be used instrumentally only for electoral gains.

The discussion around women’s dismal representation in India’s legislatures is woefully inadequate, and rarely goes beyond the women’s reservation bill that most political parties swear by and commit to in their manifestoes. Yet, the bill has been stuck in limbo for over two decades. The impasse seems to have been normalised to such an extent that all the conversation around it - if any - is repetitive, and lacks imagination. It then falls on the political parties to show their mythical commitment by fielding enough women on their own. The Congress did that in UP. In India, the singular focus on the bill as a panacea means we have paid little attention to the fact that quotas can take many forms, and they can include voluntary quotas adopted by political parties.

Well-designed quotas continue to make a critical difference to women’s representation in politics globally, research by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) has shown year after year.

The most recent IPU report on

women in parliaments found that among the countries that held parliamentary elections in 2021, 30 had some form of quota system in place. But while countries with legislated quotas elected 31.8% women on average, the ones where political parties adopted voluntary quotas elected 32% women.

Iceland, Norway, Netherlands - countries known for gender equality, and with high shares of women in their parliaments - all have ensured high representation because political parties have internal policies to ensure representation of women at the candidate level, not because the law reserves seats for women.

In India, on the other hand, male-dominated political parties continue to be the biggest roadblocks for women to enter and rise in politics. And nearly all of them have abdicated responsibility to address this striking gap in our electoral democracy. For nearly all political parties, women’s role in politics seems to begin and end as voters. Election after election, the focus on the “woman vote” grows. In the 2022 polls, parties in the fray went all out promising cash transfers to women in addition to cooking gas cylinders,

two-wheelers, and free travel in public transport.

It is in this context that the Congress’ decision (despite the party’s embarrassing failure) was a refreshing change in the usual fatigued discourse on women’s representation in India’s politics. The Biju Janata Dal and the Trinamool Congress had tried - more successfully - a similar policy in the Lok Sabha election of 2019, but neither party stayed committed to the policy when they contested subsequent assembly elections.

Seventy five women have been elected as MLAs in the 690 seats across the five states that just held elections. Together they make up a cumulative share of 10.9%, ranging from 7.5% in Goa to 11.4% in both UP and Uttarakhand. These are shameful and troubling numbers by any standard. But even more shameful are the shares of women among candidates. Even the Congress’ 40% experiment was limited to UP: It showed no interest in doing the same in the other four states.

All other political parties were equally disappointing.

In UP, the Bharatiya Janata Party and Samajwadi Party gave tickets to only 12% women. In Uttarakhand, there were 11%

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roundwater is depleting at an alarming rate in India, which is expected to overtake China as the world’s most populous countr y in less than a decade. More than a third of India’s population lives in water-stressed areas and this number is set to increase due to depleting groundwater and increasing urbanization. According to a report by the World Resources Institute, India is one of the 17 countries in the world facing an extreme water crisis. India’s water crisis has worsened over the past few decades as bore wells were dug to extract more and more groundwater for water consuming crops such as paddy and sugarcane. Ideally, surface water should be collected in ponds and other water bodies during monsoon season and this stored water should be used throughout the year for irrigation instead

of ground water. Over 60 per cent of the wells in the country checked by the Central Groundwater Board have recorded a decline in the water level in the past decade.

Punjab is facing groundwater scarcity due to indiscriminate use of groundwater for agricultural purposes and 80 per cent of the state’s area has come under red zone. In a workshop organized by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency and Punjab Energy Development Agency, an expert informed that 16 lakh electric tube wells in Punjab continuously draw water from below ground, due to which the groundwater level has reached a worrying point.

The condition is that the groundwater level is going down by one meter every year. The Punjab State Assembly Committee, set up to study the depletion of water tables, had said in its report that the state

would turn into a desert in the next 25 years if the current trend of drawing groundwater continues.

In simple words, we are drawing more water for our use than we are filling back into the ground. As a result the water level is going down. This has created a threat of desertification of Punjab.

The rate of pumping up the groundwater in Punjab is 1.66 times higher than the rate of replenishment. It is worth mentioning that paddy cultivation got a boost in Punjab during the Green Revolution in 1966-67, which consumes a lot of water. The trend continues nowadays also. In such a situation, it becomes necessary that the farmers, urban bodies and industrial units are made aware about the measures to save water and electricity and they should be warned about the dangers caused by the depleting level of

ground water. The United Nations has also issued a warning on the water crisis looming on the earth in its new report. The UN report says that due to climate change, droughts, floods and drinking water related crises are increasing. According to this report titled The State of Climate Service 2021, in the year 2018, about 3.5 billion people had access to water for 11 months in a year. It is feared that if precautionary measures are not taken, by 2050, the number of people facing water crisis could be 5 billion. Experts recommend native plants for the garden. They look great, and don’t need much water or fertilizer. Also choosing grass varieties for lawn that are adapted for local climate, reducing the need for extensive watering.

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women among the BJP candidates, and 7% among Congress contestants. In Punjab, the Aam Aadmi Party gave 10% tickets to women, the Congress 9% and the BJP 8%, in Manipur the Congress and the National People’s Party put forth 8% women among candidates, and the BJP only 5%. Goa was similar to Manipur with major parties fielding less than 10% women.

All told, the share of women candidates across all five states improved by 1.8 percentage points this year over 2017.

But this tiny bump pushed up the share of women elected by 2.8 percentage points. If such a small expansion of space for women in the electoral contest can make a difference, imagine how different our elections and politics would look if all parties, including the Congress, made it a policy to give at least 40% tickets to women in all elections going forth.

Akshi Chawla is a writer and researcher tracking journeys of women in politics, and most recently worked on the IPU’s annual flagship report on women’s representation in Parliaments around the world.

(As published in The Hindustan Times)

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Open letter to DC Wokha on extreme road dust in Wokha

Sir,

Since the two-lane road construction work started in Wokha town, people living near the highway are suffering like hell, in fact Wokha town is becoming unliveable due to heavy clouds of dust pollution. To ascertain the truth, you can check the dust level near the roadside houses/shops or can at least take a few minutes’ walk on the road between Niropen colony to NST/tourist and see the dust. (Everything is dusty -water, air, clothes, foods, rooms, furnitures, etc). Sir, the concerned contractor/company has already failed to implement mandatory dust mitigation measures meant to check air pollution, as such numerous health problem are on the rise.

Excess dust can be treated easily by watering once or twice a day (Water is easily available in the middle of the town- Tsumang lake) but measures to control dust pollution have taken a back seat in Wokha town.

Road construction is necessary but it should not be at the cost of public health.

Therefore, I request your esteemed authority to kindly look into our grievance at the earliest and take measures. Thanking you.

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Oppn demands more budget for roads BJP says ‘era of bad roads’ ended NEW DELHI, MAR 16 (PTI): The Opposition in Lok Sabha on Wednesday pressed for increasing the budget for maintenance of roads and stringent laws to deal with overloading of vehicles, even as the BJP asserted that the “era of bad roads” has come to an end.

Initiating a debate on demand for grants of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Congress member A R Reddy said India has only one per cent of the vehicles while it accounts for 11 per cent of road accidents globally.

He said the government should increase the budget for maintenance of roads to prevent such accidents. He also criticised the government for not being able to attract private investments in the highways sector.

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manded that the government speed up implementation of the Bharatmala Pariyojana.

Participating in the discussions, Kalyan Banerjee (AITC) suggested that the government should come out with stringent laws to deal with overloading of vehicles as they create heavy traffic congestions.

A modern nation is built upon a smart and an efficient transportation system, he said, adding that this will require measures that can address problems ranging from infrastruc-

ture challenges to governance inefficiencies.

A holistic traffic management approach is necessary for sustainable solution and an IT-enabled smart traffic management and transportation can be a game changer for the country, he said.

“Kindly bring stringent laws under the motor vehicles act in respect of over burdening the trucks and vehicles...This is causing traffic congestion...

(Bring) stringent, very stringent provisions,” Banerjee said.

He also said that of-

ficers from motor vehicles departments should be on the field to stop overloading.

DMK Member G S Pon asked the government to speed up the highway projects in Tamil Nadu.

He said the Union finance minister made several announcements about highways in the budget, but did not talk about the completed projects.

Jagdambika Pal (BJP) said the government has taken a series of measures to boost development of roads in the country.

He said budget allocations have jumped significantly during the Modi government as compared to that in the UPA regime.

Today India’s road network is the second largest after the US in the world, he said, adding there was a significant increase in capital expenditure.

Pal said during the UPA’s time, per day road construction was only 11.7 km and now it has in-

creased to over 37 km.

“This budget should be passed with voice vote,” he added.

BJD leader Pinaki Misra flagged the issue of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) debt.

“The NHAI, which is the heart and soul of this ministry, its total debt stands at Rs 3,38,000 crore, which is almost 150 per cent more than the allocation in 2022-23, which is a very alarming position,” Misra said.

“How this debt is going to be redeemed is anybody’s guess. I hope the ministry has some good answers for this,” he said.

BJP MP Ganesh Singh hailed the government’s efforts of the ministry, saying till 2014, 91,287 km of roads had been constructed which had gone up to 1,41,190 km of roads.

“The country is changing and the era of bad roads has come to an end,” he asserted.

Sonia calls for social media cos curbs, says being abused to hack democracy NEW DELHI, MAR 16 (PTI): Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday said global social media companies are being abused to hack India’s democracy and urged the government to put an end to their “systematic influence and interference” in electoral politics.

Gandhi, speaking during Zero Hour in the Lok Sabha, said global companies such as Facebook and Twitter are being increasingly used “to shape political narratives by leaders, political parties and their proxies”.

She described as an issue of paramount importance “the rising danger of social media being abused to hack our democracy” and added it has repeatedly come to public notice that global social media companies “are not providing a level playing field to all political parties.”

She also referred to a report published in the Al Jazeera and The Reporters’

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Collective claiming that Facebook had offered BJP cheaper deals for election advertisements as compared to other political parties.

“These reports show a growing nexus between big corporations, the ruling establishment and global social media giants like Facebook,” she said.

The Congress chief said young and old minds are being ”filled with hate” through emotionally charged disinformation, and proxy advertising companies like Facebook are profiting from it.

Gandhi said the “bla-

tant manner” in which social harmony is being “disturbed” by Facebook with the “connivance of the ruling establishment is dangerous for our democracy”.

“I urge the government to put an end to the systematic interference and influence of Facebook and other social media giants in the electoral politics of the world’s largest democracy. This is beyond partisan politics. We need to protect our democracy and social harmony regardless of who is in power,” Gandhi added.

Speaking during Zero Hour, BJP member Nishikant Dubey said the Congress party had tried to suppress freedom of speech by bringing in Section 66A in the Information Technology Act. Dubey also urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to set up a committee to examine and present a white paper on how freedom of expression was curbed during the Congress rule.

Hijab verdict: Udupi student-petitioners, AgustaWestland scam: CBI charge sheet Chinese foreign minister Muslim girls skip classes and exams against former Defence Secretary Shashi may visit India this month

NEW DELHI, MAR 16 (AGENCIES): Gautam Adani, India’s and Asia’s second-richest person, added $49 billion to his wealth last year - more than the net addition of wealth by the top three global billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Bernard Arnault, the 2022 M3M Hurun Global Rich List said on Wednesday.

Mukesh Ambani, who runs the oil-to-retail conglomerate Reliance Industries, continues to be the richest Indian with a wealth of $103 billion, a 24 per cent rise year on year.

Adani, the head of the ports-to-energy conglomerate Adani Group, is a close second, with his wealth surging 153 per cent to $81 billion.

In the last 10 years, while Ambani’s wealth has grown 400 per cent, Adani has seen a 1,830 per cent increase, the list said.

HCL’s Shiv Nadar is ranked third with USD 28 billion wealth, followed by Serum Institute’s Cyrus Poonawalla (USD 26 billion) and steel magnate Lakshmi N Mittal ($25 billion).

“Gautam Adani, 59, is the biggest gainer in the M3M Hurun Global List 2022 and added USD 49 bil-

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lion to his wealth last year,” M3M Hurun Global Rich List said in a statement. His net wealth addition is “more than top three global billionaires such as Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Bernard Arnault.”

After listing renewable energy company Adani Green, his wealth increased nearly five times to $81 billion from $17 billion in 2020.

Ambani’s wealth grew

by USD 20 billion in 2021, it said.

Nykaa founder Falguni Nayar ($7.6 billion) is the wealthiest new entrant in the Hurun Global Rich List 2022.

The statement said that the 2022 M3M Hurun Global Rich List ranked 3,381 billionaires from 2,557 companies and 69 countries.

Anas Rahman Junaid, MD and Chief Researcher,

said India ranks third based on the number of billionaires and the number of billionaires who have added at least a billion-dollar to their wealth.

“Over the last 10 years, Indian billionaires added circa $700 billion to their cumulative wealth - this is equivalent to Switzerland’s GDP and twice the GDP of the UAE!” he said.

India, he said, has 18 per cent of the world’s population and 8 per cent of the world’s ‘known’ billionaires, up from 4.9 per cent five years ago.

India has 215 billionaires compared to 1,133 Chinese billionaires and 716 Americans.

The statement said Adani is the biggest wealth gainer in the 2022 list, followed by Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin and founder and CEO of luxury goods conglomerate LVMH, Bernard Arnault ($39 billion addition).

Ambani is ranked 8th in terms of wealth addition.

According to the List, Ambani’s wealth was $45 billion five years back and $20.5 billion 10 years ago.

Adani was worth $8.8 billion 10 years back and $14 billion five years back.

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They were absent when the preparatory exams of the second pre-university classes were going on.

In Kamala Nehru College in Shivamogga, which had seen disturbances over the Hijab row earlier, 15 girls returned home saying that they will not enter college without wearing hijab.

It was in this district headquarters town that a Bajrang Dal activist was hacked to death recently, leading to tension.

The 15 girls arrived with burqa and hijab but the college management barred entry, and they decided not to attend classes.

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BENGALURU, MAR 16 (PTI): The six Muslim girl students of the Government Pre University Girls College in the coastal town of Udupi did not turn up for classes on Wednesday, a day after their petition seeking permission to wear hijab inside classrooms was dismissed by the Karnataka High Court.

In its 129-page order the High Court had held that Hijab is not an Essential Religious Practice and upheld the Karnataka Government’s order banning the use of any cloth on the campus that could disturb peace, harmony and public order.

The girls stuck to their stand that they will not enter the college without the headscarf and would fight the case legally.

NEW DELHI, MAR 16 (PTI): The CBI has filed a supplementary charge sheet in the Rs 3,600-crore A g u s t a We s t l a n d s c a m against former Defence Secretary Shashi Kant Sharma and four Indian Air Force personnel, officials said Wednesday.

The CBI filed the charge sheet in a special court in Delhi after getting the nod from the government to prosecute Sharma, who was the Defence Secretary between 2011 and 2013 before being appointed the Comptroller and Auditor General. The central probe agency also named the then Air Vice Marshal Jasbir Singh Panesar (now retired), deputy chief test pilot S A Kunte, the then Wing Commander Thomas Mathew and Group Captain N Santosh, they said.

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“Today was the last day to submit our assignments but we are not allowed inside the class. We requested them (college authorities) to allow us but the college said the court order has to be followed. It is not the fault of principal or the teachers.

Actually we did not get justice,” another girl said.

Meanwhile, in Muslim-dominated Bhatkal town in Uttara Kannada district, a section of traders observed Bandh to “lodge their dissatisfaction” over the Karnataka High Court order.

The Burma Bazaar, Main Road, Madina Colony and Navayat Colony in Bhatkal wore deserted look.

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GST Council, which is a federal body where every state is represented by its finance minister.

The proceeds from the relevant cesses fell far short of the funds required to compensate the states for their ‘GST revenue shortfall’ in 2020-21 and 2021-22.

Fo l l ow i n g a G S T Council decision, the Centre released 1.1 lakh crore for 2020-21 and 1.59 lakh crore for 2021-22 as backto-back loans to make good the shortfall. The Centre has mobilised the funds through borrowings under a special window provided by the Reserve Bank of India. So far this fiscal, 96,576 crore has also been released to the states on account of GST compensation from the designated cess fund.

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of entrepreneurship in the local market economies.

She said it would act as the wheels of the local economic growth which stimulate new employment and other opportunities.

Re s o u r c e p e r s o n s, NEDFi branch manager, K. Jianthailung and North East Small Finance Bank Ltd. branch head, Sentimenla Changkija shared on the technical aspect of business

NEW DELHI, MAR 16 (AGENCIES): The Centre said on Tuesday that an amount of 53,661 crore was yet to be released to the state governments towards fully compensating them for their goods & services tax (GST) revenue shortfall for the financial year 2021-22.

All dues from previous years have been settled.

Replying to a question on “why non-BJP states have higher GST compensation dues,” finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman told the Rajya Sabha that the dues were being settled as per a formula worked out by the GST Council.

“There is no differentiation made on (political lines),” the minister said.

She added that it was unfair to cast aspersions on the

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ATF price hiked by over 18%

NEW DELHI, MAR 16 (IANS): High crude oil prices on Wednesday led OMCs to hike aviation turbine fuel (ATF) price by over 18 per cent to more than Rs 1 lakh per kilolitre, the steepest hike ever.

Accordingly, in the national capital, the price of jet fuel was raised by 18.32 per cent to Rs 1,10,666.29 per kilolitre (kl) from Rs 93,530.66 per kl. In the other metro cities of Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai, the price was increased to Rs 114,979.70, Rs 109,119.83 and Rs 114,133.73 per kiloliter, respectively. “The current hike in ATF prices is due to high crude oil cost which has been rising due to geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine,” said Bhanu Patni, Senior Analyst, India Ratings and Research.

Crimea in 2014.

“Ukraine is now in a direct state of war with Russia. As a result, the model can only be ‘Ukrainian’ and only on legally verified security guarantees,” its top negotiator Mikhailo Podolyak had said.

Russia had said neutrality proposals along the lines of Sweden or Austria were being discussed in talks with Ukraine while indicating it could be a “compromise”.

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DIMAPUR: State level Business Compliance Services (BCS) workshop was organised by the Department of Industries and Commerce and YouthNet under Nagaland state Start-up Policy 2019 on March 1415 in Dimapur and Kohima respectively.

A press release by YouthNet stated that the workshop aimed to aid value to the business sense of one and all, especially the emerging Naga entrepreneurs of the state who require the guidance and path-breaking ideas to lead their way through the markets.

First day of the workshop was held at YouthNet Dimapur Office, wherein special guest, District Industries Centre Dimapur, functional manager, Rarenbenla shared about the importance

(From p-1) regions captured by it since February 24 when President Putin declared his “special military operation” in Ukraine.

Ukraine had earlier rejected Russian proposals for it to adopt a neutral status like Austria or Sweden.

Sweden is not a member of NATO however it is a partner of the European alliance, however, it had increased its military budget after Russia’s annexation of

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said “as was expected” nothing had been to date. Stating that this kind of indifferent leadership did not inspire or enhance the image of the party in any manner and did not deserve any respect, Khekiye asserted that as long as the present party leadership continued to encourage nepotism and sycophancy at the cost of sidelining good responsible and upright people within the party, NPCC was going nowhere now or ever.

has informed all the HoDs and ministerial staffs posted in Kiphire headquarters, Seyochung ADC headquarters and Sitimi EAC headquarters to remain at their place of posting.

KTDSSU has also appealed to all its units to remain vigilant on the ongoing development projects in their respective jurisdiction and ensure that work was done as per the prescribed norms.

The union asked all the contractors to provide quality work as per the DPR, adding that it would not compromise on the quality workmanship.

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(From p-1) allegedly “publicly and physically displayed his ‘gunda’ underbelly that was insulting, repulsive and disgusting,” on the eve of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Dimapur for the Lok Sabha election rally in 2019.

Claiming that even after the matter was officially brought to the notice of the president, with a request for necessary disciplinary action, Khekiye

(From p-1) Fur ther, the union pointed out that despite state government banning proxy teacher, the illegal practice of proxy teacher was still prevalent.

In this regard, KTDSSU has urged the responsible teacher and authority of the school management committee, headmaster and teacher in-charge of all government aided schools under its jurisdiction to end the “plaguing culture” within one month, failing which the union would initiate “severe action”.

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Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the nation’s top oil firm, has bought as much as 3 million barrels of crude oil that Russia had offered at steep discount to prevailing international rates, sources said. The purchase, made through a trader, is the first since Russia’s February 24 invasion of Ukraine that brought international pressure for isolating Putin administration. Sources aware of the matter said IOC bought Urals crude for May delivery at a discount of USD 20-25 a barrel to dated Brent. As the US and other western nations slapped sanctions on Moscow, Russia has begun offering oil and other commodities at discounted prices. IOC made the purchase on modified terms that require the seller to deliver it to the Indian coast so as to avoid any complications that sanctions may lead to in arranging shipping and insurance.

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MUMBAI, MAR 16 (PTI): The rupee spurted by 41 paise to close at a nearly twoweek high against the US dollar on Wednesday, tracking positive domestic equities and Asian currencies ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rate hike.

FII inflows into capital markets and crude oil prices retreating to USD 99 per barrel level boosted the rupee sentiment, forex traders said. At the interbank forex market, the local unit opened strong at 76.40 against the greenback and witnessed an intra-day high of 76.19 and a low of 76.44.

The rupee settled at 76.21, registering a rise of 41 paise over its previous close of 76.62. “Rupee appreciated against US dollar taking cues from stronger Asian currencies and riskon moods.

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surged 32.8 per cent.

Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri had on Monday stated that fuel sales had jumped 20 per cent on comments exhorting people to tank up in preparation for an imminent hike in petrol and diesel prices.

Petrol and diesel prices hit the freeze button just as electioneering for five states including Uttar Pradesh picked up in early November 2021.

The record 132-day freeze was despite the cost of raw material jumping from USD 81 per barrel to USD 130 per barrel.

It was anticipated that once the elections are over, state-owned fuel retailers will start adjusting the prices, which was as much as Rs 12 a litre below cost.

But the rates haven’t changed even after the outcome of the state polls, possibly not to give the opposition a handle amid the second half of the budget session that started on Monday.

will finally culminate at Tamil Nadu, Akshay and Gurkirat intend to catch up on some much-needed rest.

“We walked for over 40 km every day and it does get difficult, especially because we are pitching tents and sleeping and going back to the same routine the next day. What kept us going was the fact that we decided to walk for a worthy cause and that message needs to be spread,” Akshay added. “Our bodies are tired but our minds aren’t. We’d love to keep spreading the message of leading a healthy and active lifestyle along with the importance of pedestrian infrastructure. It’s important that there are appropriate spaces for people to walk in urban areas,” he concluded.

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NEW DELHI, MAR 16 (PTI): India’s auto fuel sales surged past pre-pandemic levels in the first half of March as consumers and dealers topped tanks in anticipation of a likely price hike post assembly elections.

Petrol sales by stateowned fuel retailers, which control roughly 90 per cent of the market, at 1.23 million tonnes during March 1-15 were nearly 18 per cent higher than the same period last year and 24.4 per cent higher than the period in 2019, preliminary industry data showed.

Diesel, mostly-used fuel in the country, saw sales jumping 23.7 per cent year-on-year to 3.53 million tonnes. This was 17.3 per cent higher than sales in March 1-15, 2019.

While petrol sales were 24.3 per cent higher than the sales during March 1-15, 2020, diesel sales were up 33.5 per cent over the same reference period. Month-onmonth, petrol sales were up 18.8 per cent and diesel sales

(From p-1) People would sometimes get curious and accompany them on the road, asking them questions about their expedition and their mission. One such conversation led the duo to a school named Parangerpar Shishu Kalyan High School in Falakata, West Bengal, where they ended up speaking to over 200 children who were in awe.

Akshay shared that for long stretches of time the duo would struggle to procure a basic plate of dal-chawal. “We survived on chai, samosa and rasgullas while we were on the road in West Bengal’s rural areas.” After a 117-day-long journey from Nagaland, Assam, Bihar, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, which

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Zelenskyy tells U.S. Cong, ‘We need you right now’

WASHINGTON , MAR 16 ( AGENCIES): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cited Pearl Harbor and the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 on Wednesday as he appealed to the U.S. Congress to do more to help Ukraine’s fight against Russia.

“We need you right now,” Zelenskyy said in remarks livestreamed at the U.S. Capitol. He added, “I call on you to do more” Lawmakers gave him a standing ovation as he appeared on the video screen.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is telling the the U.S. Congress his country needs, the actor-turned-wartime leader’s latest video speech as he uses the West’s great legislative bodies as a global stage to orchestrate support against Russia’s crushing invasion.

Lawmakers rose and gave him a standing ovation when Zelenskyy appeared on the large video screen.

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view as the biggest security threat to Europe since World War II. Almost 3 million refugees have fled Ukraine, the fastest exodus in modern times.

The Ukrainian president is no stranger to Congress, having played a central role in Donald Trump’s first impeachment. As president, Trump was accused of withholding security aid to Ukraine as he pressured Zelenskyy to dig up dirt on political rival Biden. Zelensky is speaking on a giant auditorium screen to many of the same Republican lawmakers who declined to impeach or convict Trump, but are among the bipartisan groundswell in Congress now clamoring for military aid to Ukraine.

I nvo k i n g S h a k e speare’s hero last week, Zelenskyy asked the British House of Commons whether Ukraine is “to be or not to be.” On Tuesday, he appealed to “Dear Justin” as he addressed the Canadian Parliament and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Zelenskyy called on European Union

leaders at the start of the war to do the politically unthinkable and fast-track Ukraine’s membership — and he has continued to push for more help to save his young democracy than world leaders have so far pledged to do.

“I know he will ask for more help,” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass.

Biden has insisted there will be no U.S. troops on the ground in Ukraine and has resisted Zelenskyy’s relentless pleas for warplanes as too risky, potentially escalating into a direct confrontation with nuclear-armed Russia.

“Direct conflict between NATO and Russia is World War III,” Biden has said.

U.S. defense officials say they are puzzled by Zelenskyy’s demand for more warplanes. They say Ukraine isn’t often flying the planes it has now, while making good use of other weapons the West is providing, including Stinger missiles for shooting down helicopters and other aircraft.

Ukraine wants special neutrality in talks

K I E V, M A R C H 1 6 (IANS): Ukraine is demanding a special version of neutrality with legally verifiable and non-protocol security guarantees.

Mykhailo Podolyak, a member of the Ukrainian delegation and adviser to the head of the Ukrainian Public Administration said this in a comment for Ukrayinska Pravda.

A c c o r d i n g t o Po dolyak: “We understand our partners’ attempt to remain a proactive party in the negotiation process.

Hence the words about the ‘Swedish’ or ‘Austrian’ model of neutrality.

But Ukraine is now in a state of direct war with Russia. Therefore, the model can only be ‘Ukrainian’ and only about legally verified security guarantees.”

Podolyak said that this means absolute security guarantees. Valid, not protocol. And it means that the signatories of the guarantees would not stand aside in the event of an attack on Ukraine, as they

do today.

He said they are actively participating on the side of Ukraine in the conflict and officially ensuring that we are immediately supplied with the necessary amount of weapons.”

“A n d s e c o n d l y, Ukraine no longer wants to depend on bureaucratic procedures that allow or do not allow the sky to be closed to the same cruise missiles. We need direct and firm guarantees that the skies will definitely be closed”, he added.

Podolyak stressed that Ukraine has never been a militarised state that attacked or planned to attack its neighbours unlike Russia. Therefore, today Ukraine wants to have a strong pool of allies with clear security guarantees.

Po d o lya k ’s wo r d s were preceded by a statement from a member of the Russian delegation, Vladimir Medinsky, who said that Ukraine had offered an “Austrian” or “Swedish” version of neutrality during the negotiations.

UK PM calls on world to wean off Russian oil, gas India taking up Russian discounted oil offer will not be US sanctions violation: WH

US putting pressure on India, China, Egypt: Lavrov

LONDON, MAR 16 (PTI): British Prime Minister Boris Johnson declared a mission to build an international coalition against Russia and wean off dependence on its oil and gas exports in protest against the conflict with Ukraine, as he embarked on a visit to the Gulf region on Wednesday.

Johnson is scheduled to meet with leaders in Abu Dhabi and Riyadh for talks on energy, regional security and humanitarian relief as part of what Downing Street described as the UK’s efforts to galvanise global action on the crisis in Ukraine.

The leaders are expected to discuss efforts to improve energy security and reduce volatility in global energy and food prices amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis.

“The brutal and unprovoked assault President Putin has unleashed on Ukraine will have far-reach-

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivers a virtual address to Congress by video at the Capitol in Washington.

Capitol is part of his very public strategy, in which he has invoked Winston Churchill, Hamlet and the power of world opinion in his fight to stop Russia.

Nearing the threeweek mark in an ever-escalating war, Zelenskyy has used his campaign to implore allied leaders to “close the sky” to prevent the Russian airstrikes that are devastating his country.

It has also put Zelenskyy at odds with President Joe

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ing consequences for the world, well beyond Europe’s borders,” Johnson said ahead of his visit.

“The UK is building an international coalition to deal with the new reality we face. The world must wean itself off Russian hydrocarbons and starve Putin’s addiction to oil and gas. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are key international partners in that effort.

We will work with them to ensure regional security, support the humanitarian relief effort and stabilise global energy markets for the longer term,” he said.

Biden, whose administration has stopped short of providing a no-fly zone or the transfer of military jets from neighboring Poland as the U.S. seeks to avoid a direct confrontation with Russia.

Instead, Biden will deliver his own address following Zelenskyy’s speech, in which he is expected to announce an additional $800 million in security assistance to Ukraine, according to a White House

Johnson will hold talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) before travelling to Saudi Arabia to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

The focus of the visit is on highlighting the importance of working together to increase the diplomatic and economic pressure on President Vladimir Putin’s regime and minimise the global fallout from the conflict.

“Vladimir Putin over the last years has been like a pusher, feeding an addiction in Western countries to his hydrocarbons,” Johnson told reporters before he set off from the UK. “We need to get ourselves off that addiction,” he added.

In addition to potential measures to increase oil production, the visit is a part of efforts on diversifying the UK’s energy supply and working with international partners to ramp up renew-

official. That would bring the total announced in the last week alone to $1 billion. It includes money for anti-armor and airdefense weapons, according to the official, who was not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity.

Appearing in his nowtrademark army green Tshirt as he appeals to world leaders, Zelenskyy has emerged as a heroic figure at the center of what many

ables, Downing Street said.

Saudi Arabia, the third largest supplier of diesel to the UK, committed to net zero emission targets by 2060 ahead of the COP26 climate summit hosted by the UK in November last year.

As part of the visit, Saudi Arabia’s Alfanar group will confirm a new GBP 1 billion investment in the Lighthouse Green Fuels Project in Teeside, northern England, aiming to be the first company to produce sustainable aviation fuel from waste at scale in the UK. The project is expected to create more than 700 jobs during construction starting next year and around 240 full-time jobs once it is fully operational. Aviation fuel generated by the plant has the potential to produce 80 per cent less greenhouse gas than its fossil fuel equivalent, Downing Street said.

WASHINGTON, MAR 16 (PTI): India taking up Russia’s offer of discounted crude oil would not be a violation of American sanctions, the White House has said.

“Our message to any country continues to be that abide by the sanctions that we have put in place and recommended,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters at her daily news conference on Tuesday. Asked about a report on the possibility that India could take up the Russian offer of discounted crude oil, Psaki said, “I don’t believe this would be violating that (sanctions).”

“But also think about where you want to stand when history books are written at this moment in time. Support for the Russian leadership is support for an invasion that obviously

Musk changes Twitter name after being Alarm bells for Pakistan mocked for his Putin combat tweets Prime Minister Imran Khan S A N F R A N C I S C O, MARCH 16 (IANS): Tesla CEO Elon Musk has changed his name on Twitter to “Elona Muska after his challenge to fight Russian president Vladimir Putin grabbed the attention of Ramzan Kadyrov, the leader of the Chechen Republic.

In a statement on Telegram, which was shared by the Tesla and Space X chief executive, the Chechen leader cautioned him against seeking out a challenge with the Russian president, reports The Independent.

“Elon Musk, a word of advice: Don’t measure strength against that of Putin’s,” wrote Kadyrov.

“Vladimir Vladimirovich (Putin’s middle name) will look unsportsmanlike when he beats the hell out of you, a much weaker opponent. Therefore you will need to pump up those

muscles in order to change from the gentle (effeminate) Elona into the brutal Elon you need to be. I propose training at one of several centres in the Chechen Republic,” Kadyrov added.

He then offered Musk training in three Chechan institutes: The Russian Special Forces University, the Akhmat Fight Club and the Grozny Chechen State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company.

“You will return from the Chechen Republic a completely different person Elona, that is, Elon,” he said.

“Thank you for the offer, but such excellent training would give me too much of an advantage,” Musk, in response, wrote on Twitter.

“If he is afraid to fight, I will agree to use only my left hand and I am not even left-handed,” Musk added and signed off the message as “Elona”.

On Monday, Musk had challenged the Russian president to a “single combat” fight over his invasion of Ukraine.

He had tagged the official Kremlin Twitter account in one of the posts, asking in Russian whether it would “agree to this fight”.

He is yet to receive any official response from the Russian government.

Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD, MARCH 16 (IANS): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is faced with a major challenge by opposition political parties, who have not only joined together to oust his government, but also have started to get nods from ally parties and members of the ruling benches, who now seem to be sliding in support of the no-confidence motion against him in the National Assembly.

One of the major political parties, Pakistan Muslim

League - Quaid (PML-Q), which is in alliance with the ruling Pakistan Tehreeke-Insaf (PTI) has revealed that Prime Minister Imran Khan was 100 per cent in trouble because of the noconfidence motion against him. Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, speaker of the Punjab provincial assembly and leader of PML-Q criticised Imran Khan for opting the revenge policy, which he said was not the way to govern a country.

“Imran Khan is 100 per cent in trouble, as his allies are on the opposition side. The government 100 per cent lacks wisdom and understanding. The prime minister has a great desire for revenge, which is evident from the fact that he puts everyone in National Accountability Bureau (NAB).

There are no such ways to govern,” he said.

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is having a devastating impact,” Psaki added.

India has not supported the Russian invasion of Ukraine. New Delhi has consistently asked all stakeholders to resolve differences through dialogue. It has, however, abstained in all United Nations resolutions against Russia.

Officials of the Biden administration have shown an understanding of India’s position and have told lawmakers that New Delhi has a major dependence on Rus-

sian military supplies for its national security.

H o w e ve r, I n d i a n American Congressman Dr Ami Bera expressed disappointment over reports that India is contemplating buying Russian oil at a steeply discounted rate.

“If reports are accurate and India makes this decision to buy Russian oil at a discounted price, New Delhi would be choosing to side with Vladimir Putin at a pivotal moment in history when countries across the world are united in support of the Ukrainian people and against Russia’s deadly invasion,” he said.

“As the world’s largest democracy and as a leader of the Quad, India has a responsibility to ensure its actions do not directly or indirectly support Putin and his invasion,” Bera said in a statement.

Seoul: North Korean missile exploded in air in failed launch

SEOUL, MAR 16 (AP): A North Korean missile fired from its capital region exploded in mid-air in an apparent failed launch on Wednesday, South Korea’s military said, amid speculation that the North could soon launch its biggest longrange missile in its most significant provocation in years.

Details of the missile explosion weren’t immediately known. But the launch, the 10th of its kind this year, shows North Korea is determined to press ahead on its push to modernize its weapons arsenal and pressure its rivals into making concessions amid dormant denuclearization talks.

The North Korean missile blew up while it was flying at an altitude of about 20 kilometers (12.4 miles), a South Korean military official said requesting ano-

nymity because he wasn’t publicly authorized to speak to media on the issue. He said the cause of the explosion wasn’t known.

South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff earlier said in a statement that the launch made from the Pyongyang region around 9:30 a.m. apparently failed. It said South Korean and US intelligence authorities were analyzing details of the launch.

The US Indo-Pacific Command later said that North Korea fired a ballistic missile but didn’t say whether it was a failed launch. A command statement said the launch didn’t pose an immediate threat to US territory and its allies but called on North Korea to refrain from further destabilizing acts.

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno told reporters that

Western countries lift Covid bans amid fluctuation of pandemic increased by 8 per cent last week, as compared to the week prior to it, after “a consistent decrease” in the caseload since the end of January.

“The number of new deaths continued a decreasing trend,” globally down by 17 per cent last week as compared to the week from February 28 to March 6, the WHO added.

In the US, the worsthit country with the highest caseload and the most deaths in the world, President Joe Biden called on Americans to return to the

office and “fill our great downtowns again” in his state of the Union Address earlier this month.

The US has recorded around 79 million cases and over 960,000 deaths, while daily cases continue to drop, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“We currently have about 35,000 cases in this country. We expect some fluctuation, especially at this relatively low level, and, certainly, that to increase,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said at a press

briefing on Monday.

Across the Atlantic, the British government said Monday that all remaining Covid international travel restrictions will end Friday to make going on holiday easier for the Easter school vacation. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the changes will mean people “can travel just like in the good old days.”

Britain recorded an average of 73,310 cases per day last week, according to Covid statistics from The New York Times. The country’s caseload has in-

creased by 77 per cent from the average two weeks ago, while deaths have fallen by 10 per cent.

France also lifted most coronavirus bans on Monday, ending the need to wear masks in schools, offices and shops, and allowing the unvaccinated back into bars, restaurants and cinemas.

Official data showed Covid cases in France have increased by 23 per cent from the average two weeks ago, while deaths have decreased by 37 per cent.

On Tuesday, Dutch Health Minister Ernst Kui-

per announced that the government would further scale down Covid rules from next Wednesday. The mask obligation in public transport will disappear, and a negative test is no longer required at events with more than 500 participants.

In Oceania, daily Covid cases have been falling in Australia, but still rising in New Zealand.

Australia said on Tuesday that it is about to ease its entry ban for international cruise ships next month, bringing an end to all major Covid travel bans.

a flight of a ballistic missile has not been confirmed and that Tokyo is working with Washington and Seoul to further analyze what happened.

Experts say past failures still have moved North Korea closer to its goal of acquiring a viable nuclear arsenal that could threaten the American homeland.

Of eight “Musudan” intermediate-range missiles tests in 2016, only one of those launches was seen by outside analysts as successful, which led to debates of whether North Korea’s path toward ICBMs had been cut off.

However, the North in 2017 flew more powerful intermediate-range missiles over Japan and conducted three successful test-flights of ICBMs that demonstrated a potential range to strike deep into the US mainland.

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BEIJING, MARCH 16 (IANS): Over two years into the Covid-19 pandemic, the global infections and deaths have waxed and waned in different parts of the world.

As the Omicron variant of the Coronavirus appeared more contagious and less lethal, several Western countries, where cases have been falling in recent weeks, decided to lift their restrictions.

In its latest report iss u e d o n Tu e s d ay, t h e World Health Organization (WHO) said the number of new weekly Covid cases

MOSCOW, MARCH 16 (IANS): Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that the US is putting pressure on China, Turkey, and a number of other countries because of cooperation with Russia.“It’s just the rudeness that is erupting from Washington, I don’t know, it’s beyond,” Lavrov said, commenting on US actions against other countries in a TV interview, RT reported.

“It is even more striking that this kind of blackmail is used against such ancient civilisations as China, India, Egypt, the demands were made on the same Turks,” he said. “This is an epochal moment in modern history, because it reflects the ‘battle’ in the broadest sense of the word for how the world order will look,” he said in an interview with RBC TV channel.

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8 hours of sleep may not be necessary, quality matters ‘Concert For Ukraine’ benefit

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ou must have heard one should sleep for eight hours, but researchers say that it depends on a person’s genetics. When it comes to sleep, quality matters over quantity. People with Familial Natural Short Sleep (FNSS) prefer to sleep just four to six hours a night, and yet have the ability to function fully on.

According to researchers at University of California, San Francisco, these “elite slee pers” show psychological resilience and resistance t o n e u r o d e ge n e r a t ive conditions that may point the way to fending off neurological disease.

It means that the brain accomplishes its sleep tasks in a shorter time. In other words, less time spent

efficiently sleeping may not equate to a lack of sleep, said Ying-Hui Fu, from the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences.

The researchers have shown that it r uns in families and, thus far, have identified five genes across the genome that play a role in enabling this efficient

Salman Khan boards Chiranjeevi’s ‘Godfather’

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elugu megastar Chiranjeevi has welcomed ‘Dabang’ hero Salman Khan on board for his upcoming movie ‘Godfather’.

Putting a full stop to all the speculation around the Bollywood macho star’s cameo in Chiranjeevi’s upcoming movie, official confirmation came out on Wednesday. Chiranjeevi, who took to his Twitter, welcomed Salman Khan on board.

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sleep.

“There’s a dogma in the field that everyone needs eight hours of sleep, but our work to date confirms that the amount of sleep people need differs based on genetics,” said neurologist Louis Ptacek, from the Institute.

In the study, published

in the journal iScience, the team chose to look at mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease because that condition is so prevalent.

They bred mice that had both short-sleep genes and genes that predisposed them to Alzheimer’s and found that their brains developed much less of the hallmark aggregates associated with dementia.

To confirm their findings, they repeated the experiment using mice with a different short-sleep gene and another dementia gene and saw similar results.

The team believe that similar investigations of other brain conditions would show the efficientsleep genes confer comparable protections. improving peoples’ sleep could delay progression

of disease across a whole spectrum of conditions, they said.

“Sleep problems are common in all diseases of the brain,” Ptacek said.

“This makes sense because sleep is a complex activity.

Many parts of your brain have to work together for you to fall asleep and to wake up. When these parts of the brain are damaged, it makes it harder to sleep or get quality sleep.”

Understanding the biological underpinnings of sleep regulation could identify drugs that will help ward off problems with sleep disorders. In addition, improving sleep in healthy people may sustain wellbeing and improve the quality of time we each have, the researchers said. (IANS)

Def Leppard to release ‘Diamond Star Halos’ album; new single to arrive today

A lw ay s R a m C h a r a n ” , Megastar Chiranjeevi tweeted.

Chiranjeevi also shared a picture with Salman, in which the duo is seen sharing a light moment. The makers have set a short shooting schedule for Salman Khan’s shooting in Hyderabad, a source reports.

It is reported that Salman Khan is playing a key role in Chiranjeevi’s movie helmed by Mohan Raja. ‘Godfather’ has actress Nayanthara essaying the role of the female lead. Satya Dev will appear in a pivotal role as well.

EF LEPPARD’s Produced by Konidela n ew s i n g l e w i l l Production Company reportedly receive and Super Good Films, the film’s music will be its world premiere this composed by Thaman S. coming Thursday, March (IANS) 17 on BBC Radio 2’s “Zoe Ball Breakfast Show”. The track is expected to appear on the band’s next studio album, which is titled “Diamond Star Halos”, according to a tweet from the DEF LEPPARD fan forum Def Leppard Rock Brigade. A new web site, www.diamondstarhalos. com, has been launched, featuring a countdown clock that is scheduled to hit zero at 5 a.m. ET on Thursday, March 17. There are also icons of five members of DEF LEPPARD as psychics. By clicking on each individual icon, fans can hear the respective musician “predict the future.”

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TV will host a twohour benefit show this month to raise money for those affected by the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.

Concert For Ukraine is due to air on Tuesday, March 29 in aid of the D i s a s t e r s E m e r ge n c y Committee‘s (DEC) Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.

A d d i t i o n a l l y, a l l sponsorship and advertising revenue generated from the broadcast of the event – which is expected to raise over £3million – will be donated by ITV to the DEC fund.

Per a press release, the concert will “bring together names from the world of music for a unique event spreading a message of hope and support” with those caught up in the conflict.

A line-up of participating artists and presenters is expected to be revealed in the coming days. Fans can tune into Concert For Ukraine on ITV and STV, or stream online via ITV Hub and STV Player.

K a t i e R aw c l i f f e, Head of Entertainment Commissioning at ITV, said: “Music is a very powerful tool when it comes to showing support and solidarity, and at ITV we are proud and privileged to

be working with Livewire Pictures, Global, M&S and the DEC on such an important and necessary fundraising event.”

Saleh Saeed, chief executive of the DEC, added: “It is heart-breaking to see the deepening crisis unfolding in Ukraine as more refugees cross the borders each day with nothing more than what they can carry. The situation for those inside the country is becoming increasingly precarious.

“But there is something we can all do to bring hope. Funds raised by this concert will make a real difference to those affected by the conflict, sending a strong message of love and enabling DEC charities to help now with urgent aid as well as helping to rebuild lives in the months and years ahead.”

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Researchers retrieve Earth neutral atmospheric density L a s t Ju n e, D E F L E P PA R D s i n ge r Jo e Elliott confirmed to Cleveland.com that he and his bandmates have been trading ideas virtually during the pandemic and are “ahead of the game” with respect to the new LP’s progress. A month earlier, Joe told Download festival host Kylie Olsson that “there’s a lot of work to be done” before the completion of the new DEF LEPPARD album. “But we have not let the year go to waste,” he said.

Addressing the fact that it had been more than six years since DEF LEPPARD last released album, 2015’s self-titled effort, Joe told Download: “The industry being what it is, we’re all aware of the fact that there’s an element of the media that can’t let go of the fact that

records aren’t that important anymore. And I know that’s a sad thing to say, but it’s a fact of life. Touring is massively important — way more than it was when you went out promoting records when they were important.

Especially for legacy bands or whatever you wanna call ‘em. Listen, I went to see THE ROLLING STONES in 1989 in case one of them died. That’s 1989. They haven’t had a death since the 1960s.

D E F L E P PA R D ’s “ T h e S t a d i u m To u r ” with MÖTLEY CRÜE, POISON and JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS was originally scheduled to take place in the summer of 2020 but ended up being pushed back to 2021, and then to 2022, due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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hinese researchers have achieved neutral atmospheric density in the altitude from 90 to 200 kms, according to a recent research article published in the journal Advances in Space Research.

The near-space atmosphere is simultaneously influenced by solar and geomagnetic activities, as well as topography, weather, and gravitational waves, Xinhua news agency reported.

As a basic parameter to characterise the near-space atmosphere, the density of the near-space atmosphere can be used to analyse the physical mechanism of the sun-earth relationship and the coupling of the circle layer.

Space vehicles pass through the near-space atmosphere. The accurate measurement of near-space atmosphere density affects the precise orbiting, avoiding space debris collision and the re-entry control of spacecraft.

The X-ray Earth occultation realised tomographic scanning of atmosphere density in near space by using a satellite platform and effectively operated the global real-time detection.

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With the occultation data of China’s Hard X-ray Modulation Telescope (HXMT), the researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences found that the atmospheric density retrieved by the new method is qualitatively consistent with previous independent X-ray occultation results, which are also lower than empirical model predictions, noted the research article.

In addition, the accuracy of atmospheric density retrieved results decreases with the increase of altitude in the altitude from 150 to 200 kms. (IANS)

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Seven-time Grammy winner and current nominee Billie Eilish received seven nominations this year, Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop Solo Performance, Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Music Video, and Best Music Film.

Two-time Grammy winner and current nominee Lil Nas X is nominated for five categories. Previous nominee Jack Harlow has two nominations this year for his work on ‘Montero’, in the categories of Best Melodic Rap Performance and Album of the Year.

First time nominee Olivia Rodrigo is up for seven Grammy Awards, Record of the Year, Album

ctors Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, Khushalii Kumar and Parth Samthaanstarrer ‘Ghudchadi’ has wrapped up its first schedule.

The event was held in Delhi and Jaipur for 19 days.

Binoy Gandhi directorial is a rollercoaster ride full of fun, romance, and drama, written by Deepak Kapur Bhardwaj and Binoy Gandhi.

‘Ghudhchadi’ is presented by Gulshan Kumar and T-Series and is a co-production between T-Series and Keep Dreaming pictures.

It is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Nidhi Dutta and Binoy Gandhi. Apart from ‘Ghudhchadi’, Sanjay and Raveena will also be seen together in ‘K.G.F: of the Year, Song of the Chapter 2’. (IANS) Year, Best New Artist, Best Pop Solo Performance, Best Pop Vocal Album, and Best Music Video.

T h e 6 4 t h A n nu a l G r a m my Awa r d s a r e p r o d u c e d b y F u lwe l l 73 Productions for the Re c o r d i n g A c a d e my.

Raj Kapoor ser ves as showrunner and executive producer, alongside Ben Winston and Jesse Collins as executive producers, and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay as co-executive producer.

Hamish Hamilton returns as director, and Eric Cook as supervising producer with Tabitha D’umo, Patrick Menton, Fatima Robinson, and David Wild as producers.

(IANS)

We are humbled by God’s manifold blessings and love. With immense joy and pride, we would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Dr. Renbeni Kikon, D/o Lt. Mr. Elisha Kikon and Mrs. Mhonyani Kikon of Mekokla village for being selected as Assistant Professor at the Department of Economics, Nagaland University (Central University), Lumami Campus.

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he Recording Academy h a s announced the first slate of artists to perform at this year’s show Brothers Osborne, BTS, Brandi C a r l i l e, B i l l i e Eilish, Lil Nas X with Jack Harlow, and Olivia Rodrigo.

Taking place live from the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas and hosted by Trevor Noah, the 64th Annual Grammy Awards will be broadcast live on Sunday, April 3, according to ‘Variety’.

Brothers Osbor ne received two Grammy nominations this year for Best Country Duo/Group Performance and Best Country Album. Current nominees BTS are up for Best Pop Duo/Group Pe r f o r m a n c e, r e p o r t s ‘Variety’.

Six-time Grammy winner Brandi Carlile is nominated for Record of the Year, two nods for Song of the Year, Best Pop Solo Performance and Best American Roots Performance.

from London late last month, Ukrainian electropop duo Bloom Twins described the cur rent situation in their home country as “terrifying”.

“It has really affected us,” singer Anna Kuprienko said. “We were only there two months ago. We were hopeful that this situation with Russia wouldn’t go where it has and that it would resolve.”

The likes of Arcade Fire, Patti Smith and Franz Ferdinand have performed at Ukraine fundraiser shows recently, while London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire has announced that it’ll host ‘A Night For Ukraine’ next week.

Elsewhere, The Cure launched a new charity band t-shirt as Massive Attack confirmed plans to sell off special artwork to help victims of the Ukraine invasion. (NME)

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Man Utd knocked out of CL by Atletico MANCHESTER, MAR 16 (REUTERS): Atletico Madrid knocked Manchester United out of the Champions League and moved into the quarterfinals after a 41st minute header from Brazilian Renan Lodi gave them a 1-0 (2-1 aggregate) win at Old Trafford on Tuesday.

It was a typical display of the kind of gritty defending and swift counterattacking for which Diego Simeone’s Atletico side have been known while United, for all their pressure, were unable to create enough quality opportunities to get themselves the goal they needed.

United, who have not won a trophy since the Europa League in 2017, are left to focus on a Premier League campaign where they face a real battle to make the top four and earn a place in next year’s Champions League.

The Spanish champions may not be favourites to reach the final in Paris on May 28 but none of the teams in the last eight will be hoping to be drawn against them.

Atletico Madrid players celebrate a goal against Manchester United.

After Saturday’s win over Tottenham Hotspur, inspired by a Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick, there wa s a p o s i t ive m o o d around Old Trafford and the night began brightly for United with Anthony Elanga forcing a fine reflex save out of Jan Oblak with a near post flick from a Bruno Fernandes cross.

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produced an outstanding diving save to push wide a long range effort from Rodrigo De Paul.

Joao Felix then had the ball in the net, tapping in a cross from Marcos Llorente but the effort was ruled out for offside.

There was no reprieve though for United, though, when after a trademark Atletico counter-attack, a clever flick from Joao Felix

found Antoine Griezmann whose cross was nodded in at the back post by Lodi.

United argued that the move had followed a foul on Elanga deep in Atletico’s half but referee Slavko Vincic waved away their protests.

Fernandes ended the half with a fierce shot that again tested Oblak to the full and raised hopes among the home support

ahead of the second half.

United, as expected, poured forward after the break in search of an equaliser but there was little design or craft to their attacks. Interim manager Ralf Rangnick threw on forwards as he sought the breakthrough bringing on Marcus Rashford and Edinson Cavani to play up front with Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho.

But his decision to take off Fernandes in the 67th minute left the team short of creativity and their attacks were increasingly just one dimensional charges at the Atletico back line.

Captain Harry Maguire was taken off, to cheers from the home support, as Rangnick threw on Spanish winger Juan Mata but the nearest United came to an equaliser was a fine header from Raphael Varane that had Oblak at full stretch. It was scrappy and at times cynical from Atletico in the latter stages but their disciplined defence held firm for the victory that sends them into the last eight.

Jharkhand take 1008-run lead en route to quarterfinals berth

KO L K ATA , M A R 1 6 (PTI): Jharkhand sealed their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal berth here on Wednesday but not before making a mockery of their knock-out fixture against minnows Nagaland.

In pursuit of giving their young batters some “practice” for the quarterfinal which is slated about three months from now, the Saurabh Tiwary-led side ended up scoring a match aggregate of 1297 runs.

Jharkhand, who had batted first in the match, had already sealed their last-eight berth after taking a massive 591-run first innings lead but did not enforce a follow-on against the northeastern side, who were all out for 289 in their first innings.

Resuming the fifth and final day on 132/2 in their second innings, with an overall lead of 723 runs, Jharkhand called off the proceedings much to the delight of Nagaland bowlers midway into the second session. Just when their first innings double-centurion Kumar Kushagra got out

Jharkhand’s Kumar Kushagra plays a shot during the preliminary quarterfinal on Wednesday. (PTI) for 89 (104 balls; 9x4, 3x6) in the third ball of the 91st over, both the teams shook hands. Jharkhand made 417/6 in their second essay, an overall lead of 1008 -the highest in the history of first-class cricket. The Plate group toppers Nagaland had to toil hard, remaining on the field for most part of the five-day game and ended up bowling more than 294 overs. Jharkhand thus joined the seven Elite group toppers -- Bengal, Mumbai,

Karnataka, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand -- who have already qualified for the quarterfinals.The Ranji Trophy quarterfinals will be held after the upcoming IPL. The fixtures are yet to be announced.

BRIEF SCORES: Jharkhand 880 and 417/6 in 90.3 overs (Anukul Roy 153, Kumar Kushagra 89, Utkarsh Singh 73; Rongsen Jonathan 3/109).

Nagaland 289.

NBA: Irving scores career-best Moved out of Russia, Chess Olympiad to be held in Chennai 60 points as Nets thrash Magic C H E N NA I , M A R 1 6 (PTI): The 44th Chess O ly m p i a d , w h i c h wa s moved out of Russia after it invaded Ukraine, will be organised in Chennai later this year, making it the second major global event of the sport to be held in India after the World Championship match in 2013.

The announcement was made by Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin on his Twitter page on Tuesday night.

“Delighted that the Chess Capital of India is set to host the 44th Chess Olympiad! A proud moment for Tamil Nadu! Chennai warmly welcomes all the Kings and Queens from around the world! #ChessOlympiad2022,” he said in the tweet. “It’s official

Kyrie Irving tries to shoot against Orlando Magic.

L O N D O N, M A R 1 6 (AGENCIES): Kyrie Irving scored a career-best 60 points as the Brooklyn Nets thrashed the Orlando Magic 150-108.

Irving scored 41 points in the first 23 minutes as the Nets established an 86-56 lead at half-time - a franchise record for points in a half.

Kevin Durant scored 19 points and made seven assists to help the Nets to their fourth win in a row.

“I’m just glad it wasn’t an empty 50-plus game,” Ir-

ving said after setting a Nets record for points in a game.

Irving made 20 of 31 shots from the field and went eight for 12 from beyond the arc.

His previous careerhigh was the 57 points he scored against San Antonio Spurs in 2015.

“I felt like he had my career highlight reel in the first 12 minutes of the game,” Nets coach Steve Nash said.

“It’s special to watch him every night but it’s special to watch him on nights

like this, where he’s in total command. “He gets wherever he wants and is able to finish amongst the trees. It’s just a pleasure to see it up close and to be a part of it.”

Elsewhere, the Memphis Grizzlies registered their fourth consecutive win with a 135-102 victory over the Indiana Pacers.

Tyler Herro came off the bench and scored 29 points as the Miami Heat beat the Detroit Pistons 105-98, while the Phoenix Suns beat hosts the New Orleans Pelicans 131-115.

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Babar Azam celebrates after completing 150 runs on the fifth day, Wednesday. (AP/PTI) ed with joy in the stands as their team ended their marathon second innings at 7-443, just 63 runs shy of a mammoth target of 506 set by the Australians.

Just as a famous draw looked inevitable, with Australia needing six wick-

ets from 12.3 overs, Nathan Lyon (4-112) roared to life as two more quick wickets followed to reduce Pakistan to 414-7.

Australia’s veteran offspinner silenced the locals by having Babar at caught bat pad for 196, before Fa-

Disabilities and the 93rd FIDE Congress.

The last chess event of such stature to come to India was the 2013 world championship clash between Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen, the current world No.1.

The invasion of Ukraine has led to a slew of sporting cancellations in Russia with the International Olympic Committee

urging member countries to ensure that no events are hosted by the country.

“It’s a matter of great pride and responsibility that we are entrusted with and we are committed to make it a grand success. The entire Chess fraternity of the country is ready to come together for this,” said Dr. Sanjay Kapoor, All India Chess Federation President.

The AICF Secretary

Bharat Singh Chauhan added, “I cannot complain about anything in life now.

All the countries of the world now have this great opportunity to come under one roof in the country where Chess was born. My thanks to Thiru M K Stalin the Hon’ble CM to make this dream come true.”

The event is held over 11 rounds in both open and women’s category with likely participation of over 2000 players. This is a team event with five players and one trainer allowed per team in both the sections.

Wo r l d C h a m p i o n Magnus Carlsen has often turned out to play for Norway and almost every top player of the world is present in this event to represent their country.

India beat Nepal 7-0 in SAFF U-18 Women’s Championship JA M S H E D P U R , M A R 1 6 (IANS): The India U-18 girls kicked-off their SAFF U-18 Championship campaign with a 7-0 win over Nepal at the JRD Tata Sports Complex here. India next play Bangladesh on March 19.

In a late evening game on Tuesday, the first goal was scored

by Priyanka Sujeesh in the 15th minute while Lynda Kom scored two more in the 17th and 35th minutes, respectively. In the second-half, India scored back-toback goals -- Apurna scoring in the 69th minute, followed by Purnima in the 77th minute.

2nd Test: Pak pull off extraordinary draw against Aus K A R AC H I , M A R 1 6 (IANS): Pakistan batters Babar Azam, Abdullah Shafique and Mohammad Rizwan survived a record 172 overs in their second innings to pull off an extraordinary draw against Australia in the second Test here on Wednesday.

A magnificent 196 from captain Azam, a fighting 96 from Shafique and an unbeaten match-saving century (104) from Rizwan sealed a draw that keeps the series level going into next week’s decider in Lahore as the Benaud-Qadir trophy is still up for grabs.

One of the most scintillating second innings knock, Azam batted for more than 10 hours over two days to take Pakistan to the brink of safety, before his dismissal with 12 overs remaining on day five gave Australia a ray of hope but unbeaten Rizwan saw the hosts home, bringing up his own century in the closing stages as Australia were thwarted for the second time in the series.

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now....India will host the 44th World Chess Olympiad 2022 at Chennai!” the All-India Chess Federation added on its Twitter handle.

The All-India Chess federation (AICF) had submitted a guarantee of USD10 million (approx Rs 70 crore) to FIDE to host the tournament. The Olympiad was moved out of Russia after it invaded neighbouring Ukraine on February 24.

The Chess Olympiad is a biennial team event in which teams from some 190 countries compete over a two-week period. It was supposed to take place in Moscow from July 26 to August 8.

The other events that have been moved away from Russia are the first Chess Olympiad for People with

heem Ashraf departed for a golden duck to send shockwaves through the Pakistan dressing room when a draw was theirs for the taking.

Mitch Swepson, without a wicket and 152 runs next to his name, tossed one up to Rizwan, who chipped a simple catch to Usman Khawaja at short cover but the opener - bizarrely wearing a helmet - spilled the chance. From there, Rizwan brought up his hundred in the penultimate over before the wicketkeeper navigated Swepson final over of desperation.

Brief Scores: Australia 556/9d (Usman Khawaja 160, Alex Carey 93; Faheem Ashraf 2-55, Sajid Khan 2-167) & 97/2d (Marnus Labuschagne 44, Usman Khawaja 44 not out) vs Pakistan 148 (Babar Azam 36, Nauman Ali 20; Mitchell Starc 3-29, Mitchell Swepson 2-32) & 443/7 (Babar Azam 196, Abdullah Shafique 96, Mohammad Rizwan 104; Nathan Lyon 4/112, Pat Cummins 2/75). Result: Match drawn.

In the 87th minute, Sunita Munda made it 6-0, while Nitu Linda completed the score-line in added time.

The first half saw India dominate possession, and the hosts surged into the lead in the 15th minute when Priyanka went past the goalkeeper to slot it home.

Two minutes later, Lynda Kom scored the second off a brilliant pass from Anita Kumari from the left.

Lynda Kom scored her second in the 35th minute -- this time off another magnificent cross from outside the box by defender Ritu

Djokovic clear to defend French Open title PARIS, MAR 16 (AP): Novak Djokovic will be allowed to play at the French Open even if he is not vaccinated against COVID-19 as long as the coronavirus situation in France remains stable, organizers said on Wednesday.

Russian tennis players, including top-ranked Daniil Medvedev, will also be admitted to play in the tournament but as neutral athletes because of the war started by their country in neighbouring Ukraine. Organizers said there is nothing at the moment preventing Djokovic from defending his title at the clay-court Grand Slam. France this week lifted measures requiring the need to wear face masks in most settings and allowing people who aren’t vaccinated back into restaurants, sports arenas and other venues. “At this stage, there is nothing to stop him returning to the courts,” French Open director Amelie Mauresmo said at a news conference.

Devi. Lynda almost completed a hat-trick in the 42nd minute but it narrowly missed the target, as India headed into half-time enjoying a three-goal cushion.

Changing over, the storyline remained the same with India dominating the proceedings. Head coach Thomas Dennerby made his first change in the 46th minute when Martina and Lynda were replaced by Apurna and Shubhang, respectively.

Apurna netted the fourth goal as she curled it with her left foot.

Substitutions followed -- Priyanka and Naketa were replaced

by Nitu Linda and Poonam. The fifth goal came in the 77th minute -- Purnima Kumari heading it in off Astam’s free-kick.

Sunita Munda made it 6-0 in the 87th minute, while Nitu Linda scored the last one of the day in 90+6 when she tapped in Anita Kumari’s cross.

India: Melody Keisham (GK), Ritu Devi, Naketa (Poonam 80’), Shilky Devi, Astam Oraon, Martina Thokchom (Apurna 46’), Amisha Baxla, Lynda Kom (Shubhang 46’), Priyanka Sujeesh (Nitu Linda 75’), Anita Kumari, Purnima Kumari.

Badosa keeps Indian Wells WTA title defense on track

INDIAN WELLS, MAR 16 (AP): Spain’s Paula Badosa kept her Indian Wells WTA title defense on track Tuesday, holding off determined Canadian Leylah Fernandez to reach the quarter-finals in the California desert.

Badosa, seeded fifth, saved five of the six break points she faced and kept last year’s US Open runnerup under pressure -- converting three of her 12 break chances.

Badosa is vying to become the first woman to win back-to-back Indian Wells titles since Martina Navratilova in 1990-91.

She gained the upper hand in the second set with a break for 3-2, then saved a pair of break points in the eighth game to take a 5-3 lead.

“In the impor tant moments, like 4-3, down the break points, I think I stayed very composed,” added Badosa, who next faces Veronica Kuderme-

Paula Badosa tova, a 7-6 (7/5), 6-7 (5/7), 7-5 winner over Marketa Vondrousova.

World number four Iga Swiatek, the highestranked player remaining in the women’s field, rallied from a set down for a third straight match to book her quarter-final berth, beating crafty German veteran Angelique Kerber 4-6, 6-2, 6-3.

Swiatek, the 2020 French Open champion, is coming off a title in Doha

last month, but the 20-yearold admitted it took her a while to figure out how to tackle Kerber - another former Grand Slam champion.

S h e s a i d Ke r b e r showed her a different game than she’d expected after practising with the German.

Swiatek next faces American Madison Keys, who beat British qualifier Harriet Dart 6-1, 6-4.

Former world number one Simona Halep of Romania, seeded 24th, swept into the quarter-finals with a 6-1, 6-4 victory over 26thseeded compatriot Sorana Cirstea.

Halep, a two-time Grand Slam champion is in the quarters for the fifth time at Indian Wells, where she lifted the trophy in 2015.

Halep will play Petra Martic for a place in the semi-finals. Croatia’s Martic beat Liudmila Samsonova 7-6 (8/6), 6-4.

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ISL: Hyderabad beat ATKMB 3-2 on agg; enter final Women’s WC: Dean, Knight lead

BAMBOLIM (GOA), MAR 16 (IANS): Despite their 0-1 loss to ATK Mohun Bagan (ATKMB) in the second leg of the Hero Indian Super League semifinal, Hyderabad FC made history by qualifying for the final with a 3-2 victory on aggregate over two legs at the Athletic Stadium, here on Wednesday.

Roy Krishna scored in the 79th minute to give ATKMB a glimmer of hope and make for an endto-end last ten minutes but in the end, it was not enough for the finalists of last season as the men in yellow booked a final date with Kerala Blasters at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda on Sunday.

In the first leg, Bartholomew Ogbeche, Yasir Mohammad and Javier Siverio netted for Hyderabad.

ATKMB looked the likelier of the two teams to nod ahead in the opening exchanges, the Mariners needing two goals at least to make a comeback.

Liston Colaco was proving to be a handful for

Liston Colaco (R) of ATK Mohun Bagan takes a shot during the 2nd leg of semi-final, Wednesday. (ISL/PTI) the Hyderabad defenders as he time and again put Nim Dorjee Tamang to the sword with his jinking runs.

Colaco’s industry could have paid dividends soon but the local boy curled his effort just wide of target after dribbling past a few Hyderabad shirts inside the box. Colaco then tried to set up Krishna with a simi-

lar run and delivery inside the box but Yasir Mohammad did well to keep the Fijian striker at bay.

There was no stopping Colaco as he shimmied past a few defenders post the drinks break and took a swipe at goal only for Laxmikant Kattimani to pull off a stunning save with his outstretched leg. At the

other end, Aniket Jadhav spurned a gilt-edged chance to make it 4-1 on aggregate for Hyderabad from a Yasir ball, nodding a free header from five yards, wide. The best chance of the half, though, fell to Hugo Boumous who could not stab home from handshaking distance after a pin-point Prabir Das cross set him

up perfectly, the FrenchMoroccan sliding in to get a touch on the ball as well but only dragging his effort wide. Just before halftime, Joni Kauko shot wide, to sum up ATKMB’s half of missed opportunities.

Hyderabad suffered a blow early on in the second half when Sauvik Chakrabarti had to come off due to an injury, Sahil Tavora replacing the midfielder.

ATKMB kept piling on one attack after another as Hyderabad sat back and defended deep.

Ferrando took off Sandesh Jhingan and threw in Manvir Singh, going all out in search of goals. The goal came from a likely source for ATKMB as Colaco showed his magic again down the left flank, bursting down that side to cross from the byline at the far post where Krishna was on hand to slam home from close.

ATKMB threw in the towel in the last ten minutes but it proved to be too tall an order for them in the end as they succumbed to a semifinal exit.

Chicago Cubs owners confirm bid to buy Chelsea

LONDON, MAR 16 (AP): The owners of the Chicago Cubs said Wednesday that they will make a bid to buy Premier League club Chelsea.

The Ricketts family went public with its interest in the buyout with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich forced to sell up after he was sanctioned by the British government and banned by the Premier League.

Members of Nagaland Football Association after its Annual General Meeting In a statement released at the Talimeren Conference Room at Nagaland Olympic Association Office, by a London-based commuKohima, on Wednesday. nications firm, the Ricketts

family said it was leading an investment group that will make its formal bid for the reigning world and European champions on Friday.

“As long-time operators of an iconic professional sports team, the Ricketts family and their partners understand the importance of investing for success on the pitch, while respecting the traditions of the club, the fans and the community,” the statement said. “We look forward to sharing further details of our plans in due course.”

England to 4-wicket win over India

Heather Knight of England in action. (Getty Images) MOUNT MAUNGANUI, MAR 16 (AGENCIES): Heather Knight played a captain’s knock with her unbeaten 53 and helped England Women secure their first victory in the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup as they defeated India by four wickets here on Wednesday.

Having restricted the Women In Blue to a below-par 134, the defending champions overhauled the target in 31.2 overs to keep their campaign in the showpiece event alive, Mykhel reported.

Having suffered three defeats from as many matches so far, it was a must-win match for titleholders and four-time champions England.

Knight (53*) and Nat Sciver (45) steered the side home on a tricky surface after off-spinner Charlotte Dean picked up a four-for to prevent Mithali Raj-led side from scoring big.

The pick of the Indian bowlers was medium-pacer Meghna Singh - who returned with impressive figures of 3/26 in 7.2 overs - but didn’t have many runs

on the board to defend.

The English women didn’t have the best of starts in the run chase as their openers Tammy Beaumont (1) and Danielle Wyatt (1) fell cheaply in the powerplay.

However, the partnership between Knight and Sciver revived the team in the run chase.

England once again lost wickets in the middle overs Amy Jones (10), Sophie Dunkley (17), Katherine Brunt (0) were dismissed by the Indian bowlers in the middle-overs, but their captain ensured they didn’t succumb under pressure. Earlier in the day, inconsistency returned to haunt Indian batters as they were bundled out for a meagre 134 in their fourth league stage match.

The previous game’s centurion Smriti Mandhana (35) top-scored, while wicketkeeper batter Richa Ghosh made 33 before England bowled out India in 36.2 overs after opting to field first.

It was in sharp contrast to India’s performance against the West Indies in their last match when they

rode on centuries from Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur to post 317 for 8, their highest total in the history of the showpiece event.

Charlie Dean (4/23) was the pick of the bowlers for England while Anya Shrubsole also chipped in with two wickets as the Indians failed to build a decent partnership. Dean was adjudged the player of the match for her impressive effort.

The Mithali Raj-led Indian side has two wins and two defeats in four games and they’ll have to win at least two more games to keep themselves in contention for the semis.

They’ll face Australia, South Africa and Bangladesh in their remaining league games.

BRIEF SCORES: India 134 all out in 36.2 overs (Smriti Mandhana 35, Richa Ghosh 33; Charlie Dean 4/23, Anya Shrubsole 2/20) lost to England 136/6 in 31.2 overs (Heather Knight 53 not out, Nat Sciver 45; Meghna Singh 3/26, Jhulan Goswami 1/21) by four wickets

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